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Grilled Chicken Nuggets

Grilled Chicken Nuggets Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl. Toss chicken chunks until coated and let sit 10 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Heat grill to high, oil the grates, and place nuggets on the hot grates in a single layer. Close lid and cook 3 to 4 minutes without moving.
  3. Flip all nuggets, close the lid, and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until the thickest piece registers 165°F.
  4. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with a little extra salt, and serve hot with dipping sauces.

Notes

If your grill grates are wide, a perforated grill pan or a piece of oiled foil with holes poked in it can keep smaller pieces from falling through. The marinade time is short by design—don’t let it sit longer than 20 minutes or the texture can get spongy.