Chicken Nuggets With Mustard Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Nuggets With Mustard Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf frozen pound cake, thawed; 1 ½ cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 ½ teaspoons light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; ¼ teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups salted peanuts, finely chopped; 7 ounces prepared vanilla pudding, cups (2- snack size 3 1/2 oz each); 1 teaspoon dark corn syrup (or possibly could use maple syrup); 2 drops yellow food coloring

Servings: persons

1
Cut cake into 12 slices.
2
Cut each slice in half.
3
Trim each piece to make it and irregular, nugget shaped piece; set aside.
4
In a small bowl combine the sugar, water, light corn syrup, butter and vanilla.
5
Beat on low speed until sugar is moistened.
6
Beat on high until smooth.
7
Dip cake pieces into glaze then roll in peanuts coating completely.
8
Let stand and dry until set.
9
In another small bowl mix remaining ingredients, mixture should resemble mustard sauce.
10
If not, add another drop of food coloring.
11
Serve with nuggets.
12
2 doz nuggets and 1 cup sauce.

757

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf frozen pound cake, thawed, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 1 ½ teaspoons light corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Chicken Nuggets With Mustard Dipping Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Nuggets With Mustard Dipping Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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