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Trader Joe's Organic Chicken Nuggets: 3 Healthy & Tasty Recipes

 

Trader Joe's Organic Chicken Nuggets are lightly breaded and made from organic chicken breast and rib meat. They’re fully cooked and you’ll find them in the refrigerated section.

A fun & delicious source of protein, you can add them to a variety of dishes. We’ve included three easy-to-make finger-lickin’-good recipes below for you to try.

  • Note: The package instructions give you three different ways to heat them up: microwave, oven & air-fryer. While microwaving is convenient if you have only a minute to spare, we found that they’re tastier & crispier when made in the oven or air fryer. (And if you like them extra crispy, like we do, you may want to leave them in a few minutes longer than indicated on the package.)

 


 

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RECIPE #1 –

Mushroom Fettuccine with Chicken Nuggets 

 

Makes two servings.
All ingredients purchased @ Trader Joe's

 

Ingredients:

  • ½ pack (6 oz.) Organic Chicken Nuggets

  • oil spray

  • 1 bag sliced mushrooms

  • ½ bag baby spinach

  • 1 pack Mushroom Fettuccine

 

Directions:

  1. Heat chicken nuggets according to package instructions.

  2. Meanwhile, spray a pan with oil and sauté the mushrooms & spinach for three minutes.

  3. Add the Mushroom Fettuccine. Cook, covered, until all ingredients are warm (~ 4-5 minutes).

  4. When ready, place half the pasta & half the chicken nuggets on each plate. Enjoy!

 


 

 

RECIPE #2 –

BBQ Toscano Chicken Salad

 

Makes two servings.
All ingredients purchased @ Trader Joe's

 

Ingredients:

  • ½ pack (6 oz.) Organic Chicken Nuggets

  • 1 pack BBQ & Black Pepper Toscano Chopped Salad Kit

  • ½ jar fire roasted red peppers, diced

  • ½ avocado, diced

 

Directions:

  1. Heat chicken nuggets according to package instructions.

  2. Meanwhile, open the salad kit and place the toppings aside. Pour the salad into a bowl, add the peppers, and then toss with the dressing.

  3. Place half the salad on each plate. Top each salad with ¼ pack chicken nuggets, ¼ avocado, and ½ the toppings. Enjoy!

 


 

 

RECIPE #3 –

Chicken Nuggets with Roasted Veggies 

 

Makes one serving.
All ingredients purchased @ Trader Joe's

 

Ingredients:

  • ¼ pack (3 oz.) Organic Chicken Nuggets

  • oil spray

  • ½ pack butternut squash zig-zags

  • 2 medium zucchinis

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400°.

  2. Arrange the chicken nuggets and veggies in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spray oil on the veggies & place baking sheet in oven. Roast about 20 minutes, or until chicken & veggies reach your desired crispiness.

  3. Place the veggies, chicken nuggets, and sauce on a plate. Enjoy! 

 

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