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Chicken nuggets aren’t just a childhood (or even girl dinner) staple. The nostalgic bite can be used in so many of your favorite recipes, and these eight innovative chicken nugget recipes will help you transform the after-school snack into a delicious dish.
Chicken Nugget Sliders
If you thought chicken nuggets were good on their own, wait until you try this Chicken Nugget Sliders recipe from Bestfoods, which pairs the beloved bite with bacon, cheese, lettuce, and a sauce of your choosing.
Orange Chicken
Turn your nuggets into a flavorful batch of orange chicken with this easy-to-make recipe from Dinner Then Dessert.
Mashed Potato Bowl
Upgrade your mashed potatoes from a side to a main with this Chicken Mashed Potatoes recipe from Life in the Lofthouse.
Boneless Wings
If you have an air fryer, this boneless wings recipe from The Salted Pepper should be a breeze. You’re going to need a lot of ingredients (15, to be exact), but luckily the whole process takes less than 25 minutes.
Mini Chicken & Waffles
Thanks to its sweet and savory flavor combo and spicy maple spread, this Mini Chicken & Waffles recipe by Simple Seasonal can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza
If you’ve got 30 minutes to spare, this recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza is definitely worth trying out.
Chicken Parm Egg Rolls
Crispy. Chicken. Parm. Egg. Rolls. Need I say more? If the name isn’t enticing enough, maybe the 25-minute cook time will sway you.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Roll-Ups
These Mini Crescent Chicken and Bacon Ranch Roll-Ups are like an elevated version of Pigs in a Blanket.