Pan-Seared Chicken Nuggets with Honey-Mustard Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

Tender homemade chicken nuggets pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard dipping sauce perfect for kids and adults alike. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground chicken, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Crack 1 large egg into a small bowl and whisk it. Add the egg to the chicken mixture and fold in evenly, making sure the mixture sticks together.
3. Step 3: Form the mixture into 16 small nugget-sized patties, about 1.5 inches each.
4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the nuggets and cook for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
5. Step 5: While the nuggets cook, prepare the honey-mustard dip by whisking together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 2 tbsp mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth.
6. Step 6: Remove nuggets from the skillet and let rest on paper towels for 2 minutes to drain excess oil. Serve warm with the honey-mustard dip on the side.