Butter-Garlic Chicken Nuggets
Butter-Garlic Chicken Nuggets deliver juicy, bite-size pieces with a light herbed crust and a lush garlic butter pan sauce brightened with a splash of lemon. The hint of white wine adds depth without overpowering the chicken, making it special yet weeknight-friendly. Serve this dish over rice or pasta for a comforting Dinner that feels restaurant-worthy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butter-Garlic Chicken Nuggets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, Italian seasoning, and granulated garlic until evenly mixed; add the chicken and toss until it is evenly coated.
- 3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until it just shimmers. Arrange the coated chicken pieces in an even layer; cook without stirring until browned on one side, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes more. Move the chicken to a clean plate; wipe the skillet clean.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium. Add the garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook, stirring often, until most of the wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the butter and lemon juice; cook, stirring, until the butter is completely melted, about 1 more minute. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss in the butter mixture until evenly coated.
- 6
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley. Recipe developed by Amanda Holstein
- Calories 305.72 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 26.83 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 5.03 g 2%
- Total Fat 18.46 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 7.65 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 99.14 mg High 33%
- Sodium 75.21 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.36 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 11.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 93.44 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 1.08 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Butter Garlic Chicken Nuggets is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Chicken Breast, Dried Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 305.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butter-Garlic Chicken Nuggets made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Chicken Breast, Dried Parsley, Garlic, Granulated Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butter-Garlic Chicken Nuggets?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 305.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butter-Garlic Chicken Nuggets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Butter-Garlic Chicken Nuggets healthy?
- Butter-Garlic Chicken Nuggets has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 305.72 calories and 26.83 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 7.65 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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