Description
Easy Crispy Simple Baked Chicken Nuggets You’ll Love
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (Cut into 1½-inch nuggets)
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (For crispy coating)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- 2 large Eggs (Beaten)
- ½ cup All-purpose Flour (For dusting)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- ½ cup Honey Mustard (Tangy-sweet dip)
- ½ cup Barbecue Sauce (For smoky flavor)
- ½ cup Ranch Dressing (Cool and creamy)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease for easy cleanup.
- Prep Chicken: Trim and cut 1 lb chicken breast into 1½-inch nuggets, pat dry with paper towels.
- Prepare Coating: Place all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned panko mixture in separate shallow bowls.
- Coat Nuggets: Toss each piece in flour, dip in egg wash, then press into the panko mixture until thoroughly covered.
- Arrange and Bake: Place coated nuggets on the prepared sheet, bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Rest & Serve: Let nuggets rest 2 minutes before serving warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg