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A plate of golden, crispy chicken nuggets garnished with chopped parsley, served with a side of dipping sauce in a small bowl.

Chicken Nuggets

These Homemade Chicken Nuggets are simple to make, healthier than store-bought versions, and a hit with the whole family. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, they're perfect for lunch or dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken breasts Boneless skinless chicken breasts - Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • to taste Salt and pepper Salt and pepper - For seasoning the chicken
For the Coating Station:
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Flour - For dredging the chicken
  • 2 Large eggs Eggs - Beaten for dipping
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs - For extra crunch
  • 1 cup Regular breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs - For coating
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Garlic powder - For flavor
  • 1 tsp Onion powder Onion powder - For flavor
  • 1 tsp Paprika Paprika - For flavor
For Extra Flavor:
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Parmesan cheese - Optionalfor extra flavor
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning Italian seasoning - Optional for added herb flavor
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper Cayenne - Optional for a spicy kick

Equipment

  • 1 Shallow dishes (For coating the chicken)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For cutting the chicken into pieces)
  • 1 Baking sheet (For baking the nuggets)
  • 1 Parchment paper (For lining the baking sheet)
  • 1 Cooking spray or oil (For spraying the nuggets before baking)

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a breadcrumb mixture. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425°F.
    Crispy breaded chicken nuggets topped with chopped red chili flakes served in a bowl with a side of spicy dipping sauce.
  2. Dredge each chicken piece in flour first, dip in beaten egg, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure it sticks. Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet and spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
    A hand pouring oil from a small glass bowl onto breaded chicken pieces arranged on a large metal baking tray, ready to be baked.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even crisping. Check the internal temperature, ensuring it reaches 165°F.
    A pile of golden-brown fried chicken nuggets resting on a paper towel to absorb excess oil, placed on a kitchen counter near a stovetop.

Nutrition

Serving: 4nuggetsCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 460mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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