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What to serve with chicken nuggets for adults

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

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 😀

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

Veggies

Non-salad veggies to serve with chicken nuggets

Grains

Grains and grain salads to serve with chicken nuggets

Homemade dips

Homemade dips + sauces to pair with chicken nuggets

What do you like to serve with chicken nuggets?

Thanks for reading!

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