Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets are a delicious and healthier alternative to fried nuggets, perfect for a family meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- 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 chicken is cooked through and the nuggets are golden brown and crispy.
- Let the nuggets cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding some crushed cornflakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
- You can also spice things up by adding cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix for a kick.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard or barbecue sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg