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Close-up of baked bat-shaped chicken nuggets on a festive Halloween-themed plate.

Cute Bat-Shaped Chicken Nuggets for Easy Halloween Parties


  • Total Time: 36 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 24 nuggets 1x

Description

These bat-shaped chicken nuggets are a fun and easy baked appetizer perfect for Halloween parties or quick weeknight meals. Made with simple ingredients and a cookie cutter, they deliver a crispy golden finish and spooky charm.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil spray
  • ketchup for dipping
  • ranch dressing for dipping

  • Instructions

    1. preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

    2. in a bowl combine ground chicken breadcrumbs parmesan egg garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper and mix until just combined

    3. flatten mixture on parchment paper to 1/2 inch thickness and lightly oil a bat-shaped cookie cutter

    4. press cookie cutter into mixture to form bat shapes and transfer to baking sheet repeating with remaining mixture

    5. spray tops of nuggets lightly with olive oil and bake for 14 to 16 minutes turning halfway through until golden and cooked through

    6. let nuggets rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving with ketchup and ranch dressing

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 16 minutes
    • Category: appetizer
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 nuggets
    • Calories: 120
    • Sugar: 1
    • Sodium: 250
    • Fat: 6
    • Saturated Fat: 2
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 8
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 10
    • Cholesterol: 50

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