Description
A simple and delicious baked chicken nuggets recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before coating.
- You can use whole wheat breadcrumbs for a healthier option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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