Grilled Chicken Nuggets
With a tangy marinade and quick grilling time, these nuggets are bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to make. The flavorful pickle juice marinade makes the chicken juicy and tender.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breasts cut into bite sized cubes
- ½ cup pickle juice
- ½ cup butter milk or whole milk
- 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry the bite-sized chicken cubes with a kitchen towel and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, combine pickle juice, milk, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, pepper, and paprika.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan with oil. Once the oil is heated, add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and has grill marks.
- Once done, garnish the chicken nuggets with parsley and serve with your favorite dip.
Notes
- Cut Evenly: Ensure chicken pieces are cut into even sizes for uniform cooking.
- Marinate for Flavor: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to infuse flavor and keep the nuggets juicy.
- Preheat the Grill: Make sure the grill is preheated to medium-high heat for even cooking and to prevent sticking.
- Oil the Grates: Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the chicken from sticking.
Nutrition
Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 1472mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg