Baked Chicken Nuggets
These crispy baked chicken nuggets are dredged in seasoned panko bread crumbs, easy to make, and taste amazing!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1½-inch nuggets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with the olive oil. Spread onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden-brown and crisp, 4-5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then transfer to a large bowl and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and paprika, if using.
- Place a large baking rack on top of the rimmed baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add flour to a medium-sized bowl. In another medium bowl, beat eggs together until combined.
- One at a time, dredge the chicken pieces in the flour, then dip in the egg. Shake off the excess egg, then roll in the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to encourage them to stick to the chicken as much as possible. Transfer the breaded chicken pieces to the oiled baking rack.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until crisp and cooked through (a thermometer should read 165°F). Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: These chicken nuggets are best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge if you have any leftovers. Cooked chicken nuggets will last in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat them in a 350ºF oven until warmed through. You can microwave them as well, but they won't crisp back up.
Freezing: You can freeze the nuggets after they've baked. In fact, this is a great option for meal prep! To freeze, let them cool completely and then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Label with the recipe name and date, then place in the freezer for up to three months. When you're ready to eat, let the chicken nuggets thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. You can reheat them directly from the freezer, but they will take a bit longer to cook through.
Freezing: You can freeze the nuggets after they've baked. In fact, this is a great option for meal prep! To freeze, let them cool completely and then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Label with the recipe name and date, then place in the freezer for up to three months. When you're ready to eat, let the chicken nuggets thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. You can reheat them directly from the freezer, but they will take a bit longer to cook through.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
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