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Chicken nuggets
Calories & nutrition facts
white meat, pre-cooked, frozen, not heated
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 261 kcal —
- Protein 14 g 29%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 15 g 20%
- Saturated fat 3.4 g 17%
- Fibre 0.7 g 3%
- Sugars 1.3 g —
- Sodium 538 mg 23%
- Cholesterol 34 mg 11%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 16 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.2 mg 8%
- Vitamin K 10 µg 8%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.11 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 6.7 mg 42%
- Vitamin B6 0.33 mg 19%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.23 µg 10%
- Choline 45.5 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 38 mg 3%
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
- Magnesium 35 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 213 mg 17%
- Potassium 281 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.75 mg 7%
- Copper 0.14 mg 15%
- Manganese 0.46 mg 20%
- Selenium 17 µg 31%
Similar foods
- Breaded chicken nuggetsfrozen, raw245 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken nuggets with friesfrozen entree, bites, heated184 kcal / 100 g
- Fish nuggetsbreaded croquette, prepacked255 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken breast tendersbreaded, uncooked263 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken patty or nuggetsboneless, breaded, potatoes, vegetable, frozen meal175 kcal / 100 g
- Vegan nuggetbased on plant protein, raw250 kcal / 100 g
- Plant-based nuggetmycoprotein, chilled or frozen product194 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken nuggets
How do you cook chicken nuggets in an oven?
Arrange them in a single layer on a baking tray and cook at 200°C for about 15–20 minutes, turning halfway. They should be piping hot in the centre; follow the packet’s timing if it differs.
Can you cook chicken nuggets in an air fryer?
Yes. Cook in a single layer at 200°C for about 10–12 minutes, shaking or turning halfway, until crisp and piping hot throughout. Cook in batches rather than stacking them.
How do you stop chicken nuggets going soggy?
Give them space on the tray or in the air fryer, and turn them once so steam can escape from both sides. If holding a batch, keep it on a wire rack in a warm oven rather than piling the nuggets on a plate.
What do you serve with chicken nuggets?
They go well with chips or potato wedges, peas, sweetcorn or a crunchy salad. For dipping, try tomato ketchup, barbecue sauce, mayonnaise or sweet chilli sauce.
Are chicken nuggets made from whole pieces of chicken?
Some are made from chunks or strips of chicken breast; others use minced or re-formed chicken coated in breadcrumbs or batter. The ingredient list tells you which style you are buying.
How should you store cooked chicken nuggets?
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours in a covered container and eat them within two days. Reheat until piping hot throughout, and avoid reheating the same portion more than once.
Are chicken nuggets high in protein?
They provide 14 g of protein per 100 g. Plain chicken fillet has 19.7 g per 100 g, so it contains more protein and no carbohydrate from a coating.
Are chicken nuggets high in salt?
They contain 538 mg of sodium per 100 g, so the saltiness can add up alongside sauces and chips. Fish nuggets contain 418 mg of sodium per 100 g.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7035 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
