This saucy nugget platter is loaded with store-bought crispy chicken tossed in BBQ, garlic parm, and buffalo sauce. It's the ultimate grab-and-dip situation and the perfect excuse to go all-in on all your favorite Heluva Good! dips for game day, parties, or anytime snacking gets competitive.
Why You'll Love It
If there's one thing I know, it's that nuggets + dips = instant crowd pleaser. This platter takes store bought popcorn chicken and turns it into a full-on snack spread that feels fun, indulgent, and just a little chaotic in the best way. Instead of choosing one sauce, you get three. Instead of committing to one dip, you line them all up and let everyone dunk to their heart's content.
The flavor pairings are the real MVP here. Tangy BBQ nuggets with Jalapeño Cheddar Dip give you smoky heat and creamy richness in one bite. Buffalo nuggets paired with Mike's Hot Honey Dip hit that spicy-sweet sweet spot that everyone secretly wants more of. And garlic parm nuggets dunked into classic French Onion Dip? Salty, savory, and highly snackable.
It's also ridiculously easy. No breading. No frying. No stress. You're basically just tossing hot nuggets in sauce, arranging everything on a platter, and letting the dips do the heavy lifting. Add some ridged potato chips for scooping and crunch, and suddenly you're the person who "really nailed the snack table." This is the kind of board that disappears before halftime and has people hovering for the last nugget.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here's what you'll need to build this platter at home. Feel free to mix and match sauces or dips based on what you love most.
Heluva Good! French Onion Dip: This one pairs perfectly with garlic parm nuggets and brings that classic, savory onion flavor.
Heluva Good! Jalapeño Cheddar Dip: Creamy, cheesy, and just spicy enough to balance smoky BBQ sauce.
Heluva Good! Mike's Hot Honey Dip: Sweet heat heaven for buffalo-style nuggets.
Store-Bought Popcorn Chicken: Frozen and crispy is the move here. Use your favorite brand - I'm using Publix because my kids are obsessed.
Wing Sauces: Buffalo sauce, spicy BBQ sauce, and a homemade garlic parmesan sauce (butter, italian seasoning, parmesan and fresh parsley) are the trio that makes this platter shine.
Ridged Potato Chips: Great for scooping dip and adding crunch between nugget bites.
How to Make It
This is more of a method than a recipe and that's exactly why it works. Here's how to do it all.
- CRISP THE NUGGETS: Cook the popcorn chicken according to package directions until hot and extra crispy.
- SAUCE THEM UP: Add ½ cup buffalo sauce to a frying pan over medium heat then add 2 cups popcorn chicken. Toss to coat. Repeat with the barbecue sauce.
- Make Garlic Parm Sauce: In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium heat then add garlic and italian seasoning. Cook for 3 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in the parmesan and parsley. Then toss in the hot nuggets and stir to coat.
- PAIR THE FLAVORS: BBQ nuggets go with Jalapeño Cheddar Dip, buffalo nuggets go with Hot Honey Dip, and garlic parm nuggets go with French Onion Dip.
- BUILD THE PLATTER: Arrange nuggets on a large board or platter with the dips nearby. Add ridged potato chips for dipping and scooping.
- SERVE: Put it out while everything is still warm and watch it vanish.
- SAVE: Leftovers keep well in an airtight container, but don't expect many.
What to Serve It With
This platter loves cold drinks, crunchy veggies, and anything else that screams game day. I even have an entire super bowl recipe collection to get you inspired! Think celery sticks, pickles, fries, or even soft pretzels if you want to go big. Here are some more related recipes that you might like, too!
- Potato Chip Crusted Popcorn Chicken Nuggets
- The Easiest Crispy Baked Buffalo Tofu Wings
- Vodka Sauce Chicken Parm Sliders Recipe with Mozzarella
- Easy Greek Appetizer Platter (Mediterranean Mezze Spread)
Recipe
Saucy Nugget Platter with Heluva Good! Dips
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Popcorn Chicken cooked
- ½ Cup Buffalo Wing Sauce
- ½ Cup Spicy Bbq Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Salted Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Parsley chopped
- 1 12 oz container Heluva Good! French Onion Dip
- 1 12 oz container Heluva Good! Jalapeño Cheddar Dip
- 1 12 oz container Heluva Good! Mike's Hot Honey Dip
- Ridged Potato Chips for serving
Instructions
- CRISP THE NUGGETS: Cook the popcorn chicken according to package directions until hot and extra crispy.
- SAUCE THEM UP: Add the buffalo sauce to a frying pan over medium heat, then add 2 cups popcorn chicken and toss to coat. Repeat with the barbecue sauce and another 2 cups popcorn chicken.
- MAKE GARLIC PARM SAUCE: In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 3 minutes, or until fragrant. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley, then add the remaining popcorn chicken and toss to coat.
- PAIR THE FLAVORS: BBQ nuggets go with Jalapeño Cheddar Dip, buffalo nuggets go with Mike's Hot Honey Dip, and garlic parm nuggets go with French Onion Dip.
- BUILD THE PLATTER: Arrange the nuggets on a large board or platter with the dips nearby. Add ridged potato chips for dipping and scooping.
- SERVE: Serve while everything is still warm.
- SAVE: Leftovers keep well in an airtight container, but don't expect many!
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