Gluten-Free Homemade Chicken Nuggets
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These easy homemade gluten-free chicken nuggets are a total win in our house. They’re baked, not fried, but still come out perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of crispy coating. I love how quick and fun they are to make from scratch—ready in just 30 minutes. It’s one of those go-to recipes I know both my husband and the kids will happily devour every time.
“These are the best chicken nuggets ever! More importantly, my picky kids think these are the best chicken nuggets ever! Thank you!!! We have these every week.”
– Molly
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these nuggets are made with simple, gluten-free ingredients and are always a hit with kids and picky eaters alike. When I went gluten-free back in 2010, chicken nuggets were a non-negotiable staple in my kids’ diet, so I was relieved to find a recipe right on the back of my favorite gluten-free Bisquick box. It quickly became a weeknight go-to. These nuggets are even freezer-friendly, which makes meal prep a breeze.
Gluten-Free Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Bisquick Gluten Free mix*
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt or garlic salt
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into nugget size
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Spray baking sheet with gluten-free cooking spray.
- Place the gluten-free Bisquick mix, parmesan cheese, paprika, and garlic salt in a large plastic storage bag.
- Cut chicken breasts into nugget size pieces. An easy way to cut chicken breasts into nugget size pieces is to cut the chicken breasts in half and then in half again. Cut the chicken quarter pieces into nugget size pieces.
- Place the chicken pieces in the bowl of beaten egg. Stir the chicken until the pieces are fully covered in egg.
- Place the egg covered chicken pieces into the plastic storage bag with the gluten-free Bisquick mixture. Turn the bag over and over again until the chicken pieces are fully coated with the gluten-free Bisquick mixture.
- Melt the butter in a glass measuring cup or small microwave-safe dish.
- Place the coated chicken on the greased baking sheet. Drizzle melted butter over the chicken.
- Bake for 20 minutes and until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets Step by Step
Gather the ingredients: Gather all the ingredients together. Preheat your oven to 450°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with gluten-free cooking spray and set it aside.
Make the coating: In a large plastic storage bag, combine 3/4 cup Bisquick Gluten Free mix, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt or garlic salt. Shake gently to mix.
Cut the chicken: Slice 2 chicken breasts into small, nugget-sized pieces. For even cuts, halve the breasts lengthwise, then cut those pieces into smaller chunks.
Coat with egg: Crack 1 egg into a medium bowl and beat it slightly. Add the chicken pieces and toss until every piece is evenly coated in the egg.
Toss in the coating: Transfer the egg-coated chicken into the bag with the seasoned Bisquick mixture. Seal the bag and turn it several times until all the chicken pieces are fully covered.
Add butter: Melt 3 tbsp of butter in a small microwave-safe dish. Arrange the coated chicken pieces on the greased baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top.
Bake until golden: Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crisp.
Serve and enjoy: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Gluten-Free Cooking Tips
- Cutting your chicken into small, uniform pieces ensures they cook at the same rate. This helps avoid undercooked centers or overcooked edges, especially when frying or baking.
- After dredging, gently press the breadcrumb coating into the food with your hands to help it stick better and form a thicker crust. This technique creates a more satisfying crunch and helps prevent the coating from falling off during cooking.
- Give each piece some breathing room in the pan. Crowding lowers the oil temperature, leading to soggy, greasy results instead of crisp golden crusts. Cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Serving Suggestions
These homemade nuggets are always a hit at my house, especially with a side of ketchup or honey mustard for dipping. You can pair them with crispy fries, gluten-free onion rings, or some steamed veggies to round out the meal. They’re also great for lunchboxes (my go-to for busy weekdays!) or served on a platter as a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.
Storage Instructions
If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
These nuggets also freeze beautifully, whether cooked or uncooked. Just lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet until frozen, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag.
When you’re ready to reheat, pop them in the oven or air fryer to bring back that crispy, golden coating, just like fresh.
More Family Dinner Recipes
- Gluten-Free Hamburger Helper
- Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese
- Gluten-Free Orange Chicken
- Gluten-Free Meatloaf
- Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders
Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker’s Gluten-Free Ultimate Chicken Fingers.
Our Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets recipe was originally published 4/20/17. It was retested, reworked, and republished to be better than ever 7/16/25.
Hands down the best gluten free nuggets I made by far! Thank you for your time sharing this recipe. Your new friend, who has a 8 year old picky eater.
I made this last night for my husband and son. We recently learned my son has an issue with gluten in addition to his already-known dairy allergy. My son is only 3 and picky! I am happy to say he LOVED these. I just used the seasonings and bisquick mix and it turned out great! I think next time I will try adding breadcrumbs instead of cheese in this recipe to add extra crunch. (I just completely omitted it this time) This website has been a godsend for us! thank you!
This a great sounding recipe, what dairy free suggestions do you have for this one? Thanks so much
Hi Carole, Earth Balance for the butter and Follow Your Heart dairy-free parmesan cheese.
Literally the best gluten free nuggets hand down! The only nuggets my celiac kid will eat. So happy to have found this recipe bc I was giving up hope for a good gluten free nugget!
These blew my socks off! I can’t believe how good they were! Perfectly crispy and the chicken was tender and juicy still! And they were so quick to throw together! I will be making these again and again and again.
I am going to make these right away! I would really appreciate some ideas for dipping sauce.
Thanks!
Marsha
Hi Marsha, we recommend Ranch https://www.mamaknowsglutenfree.com/dairy-free-ranch-dressing/ or BBQ sauce
https://www.mamaknowsglutenfree.com/homemade-gluten-free-bbq-sauce/
Delicious and addicting! So fun to have “Chick-fil-A” nuggets again!! These are super quick and easy to make and they turn out great every time. I used Aldi’s cheddar biscuit mix since I didn’t have the suggested pancake mix, and the Aldi cheddar biscuit mix has buttermilk powder in it, which I think is the key! I also added smoked paprika instead of regular paprika to give it a little bit of a smokey flavor.
This make a lot of food! Enough for 3-4 adult portions. They reheat really well too!
These were so good! Followed recipe except for the butter. Trying to be healthy, so just sprayed with PAM, and they were still delicious! Thank you for a great recipe!
These are really really good. Even non-gluten free husband couldn’t tell difference. Be sure to put on the melted butter/margarine before putting into oven. Served with Panda Express chili sauce
I am always looking for GF and DF recipes that my picky granddaughter will like. These nuggets were delicious and a hit with everyone in our family!! Thank you! Your site is a go to for me.
As, always your recipes are such a hit! I made a double batch so I could freeze extra to have some easy meals on hand. My whole family loved them!
These are the best chicken nuggets ever! More importantly, my picky kids think these are the best chicken nuggets ever ?! Thank you!!! We have these every week.
These were really good and so easy! Do you think they’d freeze well?
Thank you so much Colleen for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the nuggets. Yes, the nuggets freeze well. Thanks again!
Great recipe it is rare to find a recipe that everyone in a family of 5 will like.
Thank you so much Val for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the nuggets. I totally understand we are a family of six. Thanks again, you really made my day!
These were really good and so easy! Do you think they’d freeze well?
Thank you so much Colleen for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the nuggets and they were easy to make too. These nuggets should freeze really well. Just make sure you allow them to be completely cooled before you place them in a freezer bag. Thanks again!
My children absolutely loved the chicken nuggets. We used our air-fryer (so no oil) and the nuggets turned out amazing!
Thank you so much Prish for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that your children loved the chicken nuggets. I do not have an air fryer yet, but thank you for sharing because I know that will help others. Thanks again!
Prish …… cooking in the air fryer sounds like a good idea, ‘specially during the hot weather …… did you spritz the nuggets with a little oil spray before cooking in the air fryer?
Curious as to the purpose of the melted butter drizzled over the chicken prior to cooking? Have never seen that before.
Thank you
Shelly
Hi Shelly! It helps make the nuggets be crispier being oven baked. I hope you enjoy the chicken nuggets.
Fantastic, thank you for this recipe! I used a GF dry pizza crust mix instead of the Bisquick and it worked well.
I am so glad that the pizza crust mix worked! What a great substitution idea. I am so happy that you enjoyed them. Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe review Jens!