Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal option that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crispiness)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the coated chicken nuggets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken nuggets to help them crisp up while baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Let the nuggets cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding dried herbs like oregano or thyme to the breadcrumb mixture.
- You can substitute the chicken with turkey or use a gluten-free breadcrumb option for a gluten-free version.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard or barbecue sauce for added enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg