Description
Enjoy these crispy and flavorful Baked Chicken Nuggets that are healthier than traditional fried nuggets. They are easy to make and perfect for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Nuggets:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Prepare breadcrumb mixture: In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, plain breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk egg mixture: In another shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Coat chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, toast the panko breadcrumbs in a skillet with a little olive oil before coating the chicken.
- These nuggets freeze well—reheat in the oven at 375°F until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 nuggets
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
