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What to serve with chicken nuggets for adults

Published: Apr 28, 2023 by Morgan Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β·

Wondering what to serve with chicken nuggets for adults? Here are a TON of recipe ideas including salads, veggies, and homemade dipping sauces!

Chicken nuggets are a childhood favorite food. They are also an essential staple in our house!

Frozen nuggets are one of my go to easy dinners. We do them at least once a week!

Usually my kids do nuggets + fruit + some kind of crunchy side.

Personally, I love putting chopped nuggets on top of a simple salad. It's delicious and filling for lunch or dinner!

Chicken nuggets are a super versatile food and can be can be enjoyed by adults as well as kids.

Here are a few ideas for pairing chicken nuggets with more sophisticated and flavorful sides for an adult palate.

what to serve with chicken nuggets for adults

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Free printable side dish planner!

Make sure to download our free printable side dish planner! This checklist gives you ideas for side dishes for your kids every day of the week!

The nutritional content of chicken nuggets

While chicken nuggets aren't exactly a health food, they do have a high protein content and can be a great part of a balanced diet.

But, chicken nuggets can be high in fat and calories, depending on how they are prepared.

That's why it is important to balance out the nutritional content of chicken nuggets with healthy and flavorful sides, when you can. Nugs + fries for life, just not every day πŸ˜€

Flavorful and healthy side dishes to serve with chicken nuggets

There are plenty of healthier side dishes that pair well with chicken nuggets, including:

  • roasted vegetables
  • salads
  • quinoa bowls

Sauces to accompany chicken nuggets

Sauce can also make or break your nuggets. While my kids are on Team Ketchup, I like to mix it up with some "fancier" or more interesting dipping sauces.

Sauces that pair well with chicken nuggets include:

  • BBQ sauce
  • honey mustard
  • hot sauce
  • ranch
  • buffalo sauce
  • sweet and sour
  • garlic parmesan sauce
  • teriyaki sauce
  • sriracha mayo
  • ketchup
40 side dishes to serve with chicken nuggets for adults

Recipes to serve with Chicken Nuggets for adults

Here are some specific recipes to serve with chicken nuggets for adults!

What to serve with chicken nuggets for adults

Here are a ton of recipe ideas for what to serve with chicken nuggets for adults!

Salads

Salads to serve with chicken nuggets

Photo Credit: thehealthyepicurean.com

Carrot, Chickpea and Raisin Salad

This 5-ingredient carrot salad with chickpeas, raisins, cilantro and almonds, tossed in a citrus ginger vinaigrette is perfect for any time of the year and for any meal.

Photo Credit: www.acedarspoon.com

Lemon Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts

Lemon Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts is a quick and easy salad that is peppery, sweet and satisfying. Arugula is tossed with cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts and parmesan cheese and finished off with a lemony, olive oil dressing.

Photo Credit: www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com

Asian Spiralized Cucumber Salad

This spiralized cucumber salad features a simple soy-sesame vinaigrette. It's an easy and versatile side salad.

Photo Credit: www.thefreshcooky.com

Best Steakhouse Wedge Salad Recipe (with Romaine)

Make these easy Romaine wedge salads topped with healthy and delicious toppings and a delicious homemade blue cheese dressing that is also great for dipping!Β 

Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

Insalata Caprese or Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad

A simple tomato, mozzarella and basil salad is the perfect side for so many meals!

Photo Credit: nourishedbynic.com

Thai Chopped Salad (Meal Prep Friendly)

this is the perfect easy make ahead salad! Packed with vegetables and tossed in an easy sesame ginger dressing, add some chicken nuggets for the perfect balanced lunch!

Photo Credit: www.katiescucina.com

Panera Greek Salad

Craving a Panera Greek Salad? Make it at home using romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta, red onion, and pepperocini’s! This salad takes less then 10 minutes together and can feed 1-4 people.

Photo Credit: www.theroastedroot.net

Amazing Avocado Salad

The Best Avocado Salad with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, green onion and a delicious cilantro lime dressing. This simple and refreshing salad recipe makes for the perfect side dish to any meal.

Photo Credit: thedizzycook.com

Apple Coleslaw

This apple coleslaw is crispy and fresh with a hint of sweetness - the perfect compliment to chicken nuggets!

Veggies

Non-salad veggies to serve with chicken nuggets

Photo Credit: simplyscrumptiouseats.com

5 Minute Air Fryer Green Beans

air fryer green beans with everything but the bagel seasoning makes the perfect crisp but tender vegetable. And it’s done in 5 minutes!

Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

Sauteed Rapini (Broccoli Rabe or Raab)

Rapini is broccoli's more sophisticated cousin, so to speak. You may find you love it, even if you dislike normal broccoli!

Photo Credit: mediterraneanlatinloveaffair.com

Cast Iron Broccolini

SautΓ©ed broccolini with almonds makes for a healthy side dish that will brighten up any meal. Plus, it only takes few minutes to make!!

Photo Credit: www.acedarspoon.com

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables are bursting with the sweet flavors that happen when you roast vegetables. The rainbow of vegetables are seasoned with oregano, thyme and a squeeze of lemon juice. These are the perfect vegan side dish to pair withΒ grilled meats, add to a rice bowl or a healthy side dish.

Photo Credit: zonaslazyrecipes.com

Glazed Rainbow Carrots

These Glazed Rainbow Carrots are super easy and use just 3 ingredients!

Photo Credit: freezerfoodie.com

How to Cook Frozen Green Beans

This recipe for oven roasting frozen green beans with a sprinkling of parmesan is the perfect side for chicken nuggets for grown ups

Photo Credit: simplyscrumptiouseats.com

Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer

these easy frozen sweet potatoes fries in air fryer takes this side dish to the next level. A crispy outside and soft center with half the fat!

Photo Credit: flawlessfood.co.uk

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob - with Seasoning Ideas

Elevate your dinner game with air fryer corn on the cob! This delicious and easy side dish pairs perfectly with chicken nuggets for an adult-friendly meal that's sure to impress.

Photo Credit: caramelandcashews.com

Maple Glazed Stovetop Carrots

Learn how to cook carrots on the stove with these sweet and simple glazed carrots! They're sauteed in a mixture of brown sugar and maple syrup to create a sweet and delicious coating.

Photo Credit: www.seasonalcravings.com

Keto Cucumber Salad

Summer in a bowl! This Keto Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and so EASY to make. It's perfect for meal prep, picnics, cookouts, and potlucks.

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

Baked Zucchini Fries

Baked Zucchini Fries are a fun, delicious, and much healthier alternative to fried potatoes and a perfect side dish or snack recipe. Super easy to make, thinly sliced zucchini is coated in flour, dipped in egg, and covered in a crunchy panko breadcrumbΒ and parmesan mixture before being baked in the oven until tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside.

Photo Credit: www.babaganosh.org

Bacon Parsnip Fries

Fries and nuggets go perfectly together, right? Add some nutrition to your dinner with these baked parsnip fries!

Photo Credit: www.throughthefibrofog.com

Roasted Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts

Full of flavor, these roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts are so simple to make as a healthy side dish and have a deliciously zingy maple ginger dressing.

Grains

Grains and grain salads to serve with chicken nuggets

Photo Credit: www.throughthefibrofog.com

Apple Quinoa Salad

This apple quinoa salad combines fresh fruit and vegetables for a tasty side for your chicken nuggets! Easy to make, it's healthy, full of flavor and comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Photo Credit: www.peelwithzeal.com

Easy Lentil Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

This quick and easy herb salad is full of flavor and only takes 10 minutes to prepare. Use pre-cooked lentils for a quick and easy shortcut.

Photo Credit: www.seasonalcravings.com

Quinoa Salad with Greens

This Quinoa Salad with Greens is packed with healthy goodness like zucchini, cucumbers, greens, and almonds. You will love how easy it is to make!

Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

Mediterranean Rice Salad

This Mediterranean rice salad with cannellini beans, fresh herbs and feta cheese is a delicious and healthy accompaniment to any dish.

Photo Credit: www.babaganosh.org

Buckwheat Bowls with Roasted Vegetables and Tahini Sauce

These buckwheat bowls are loaded with nutritious buckwheat and healthy veggies to balance out the chicken nuggets for a complete meal!

Photo Credit: tarateaspoon.com

Lemony Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Quinoa chickpea salad is a great side dish for any meal. It also makes a great salad topper as a protein on its own.

Photo Credit: caramelandcashews.com

Easy Brown Rice & Quinoa - caramel and cashews

Brown rice and quinoa is a healthy, delicious, and versatile side dish! It's easy to make with a fluffy texture and nutty flavor. Quinoa is a rich source of plant-based protein and fiber.

Homemade dips

Homemade dips + sauces to pair with chicken nuggets

Photo Credit: thedizzycook.com

Creamy Curry Dressing

The perfect dip to spice up chicken nuggets, this creamy curry dressing blends warm spices in a sweet and savory dip or dressing!

Photo Credit: watchlearneat.com

Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce [Dip for Sweet Potato Fries]

This 4-ingredient smoky maple mustard dipping sauce is the perfect dip for sweet potato fries! It also pairs well with veggies, sandwiches, wraps and more. Easy to whip up in just 5 minutes andΒ ready to enjoy right away!

Photo Credit: foxeslovelemons.com

Creamy Feta Dressing

Take your salad and veggie dip game up a notch with this Creamy Feta Dressing. With just a few simple ingredients, this tangy homemade dressing is healthier and tastier than anything you can buy in a bottle.

Photo Credit: petersfoodadventures.com

Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

This Homemade Thai Sweet Chili Sauce has so much flavor with red chilis, garlic and ginger. An exotic sauce that's sweet and spicy, a perfect dipping sauce for chicken nuggets!

Photo Credit: theoregondietitian.com

Bang Bang Sauce

Bang bang sauce takes about one minute to whip up, and is perfect to use as a shrimp sauce, for chicken tenders, and even on vegetables!

Photo Credit: goodfoodbaddie.com

Best Homemade Barbecue Sauce (GF + Vegan)

Dip your chicken nuggets into this savory, delicious homemade BBQ sauce. It is made completely from scratch and ready in less than 20 minutes!

Photo Credit: bykelseysmith.com

Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing - Chick-fil-A Copycat Recipe

This avocado lime ranch dressing made with buttermilk, avocado, fresh cilantro, spices, and lime is a zesty salad dressing or dip for chicken nuggets.

Photo Credit: wholesomefarmhouserecipes.com

Sriracha Mayo Dipping Sauce

Once you try this sauce, you might be spooning it over grilled chicken, pork, and beef. Drizzle it over cooked vegetables. My daughter loves using this as a dipping sauce for French fries.

Photo Credit: kellyneil.com

Pesto Mayo

Pesto mayo is a condiment game changer. All you need is 7 common ingredients and a few minutes of time to make this super creamy flavor bomb.

Photo Credit: www.katiescucina.com

Russian Sauce

Russian Sauce is a classic sauce that is made up of condiments and spices you’ll find in your refrigerator and pantry. You can make this homemade sauce in minutes using a food processor or blender.

Photo Credit: wholesomefarmhouserecipes.com

Honey Garlic Butter Sauce

Honey Garlic Butter Sauce is so easy to make and delicious with chicken. Amp up the flavor.

What do you like to serve with chicken nuggets?

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