Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade Best Baked Chicken Nuggets! These golden, crispy bites are tender on the inside and perfectly seasoned, making them a hit for family movie nights or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and versatile with your favorite dipping sauces, these nuggets offer a flavor experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil spray.
- Cut the chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken piece into the flour, then the egg, and finally coat it in the panko mixture until fully covered.
- Place the breaded nuggets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg