Baked Chicken Nuggets

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Baked Chicken Nuggets

These easy Baked Chicken Nuggets are made with bite-size pieces of chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs, panko, and Parmesan, then baked until golden and crisp.

Prep

10 min

Cook

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Total

30 min

Serves

4

Instructions

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.

  2. 02

    Cut the chicken into small bite sized pieces.

  3. 03

    Put the olive oil in one bowl and the breadcrumbs, panko and parmesan cheese in another.

  4. 04

    Season chicken with salt and pepper, then put in the bowl with the olive oil and mix well so the olive oil evenly coats all of the chicken.

  5. 05

    Put a few chunks of chicken at a time into the breadcrumb mixture to coat, then on the baking sheet.

  6. 06

    Lightly spray the top with olive oil spray then bake 8 - 10 minutes. Turn over then cook another 4 - 5 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition

per serving · 1 /4 of the chicken

Calories
188
Protein
26g
Carbs
8g
Fat
4.5g
Sugar
0.5g
Sat. fat
1g
Sodium
427mg
Cholesterol
57mg

Variations & swaps

Variations

  • Gluten-free: Use gluten-free seasoned breadcrumbs and gluten-free panko.
  • Dairy-free: Omit the Parmesan and add a little extra seasoned panko.
  • Chicken thighs: Substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicier, darker meat.
  • Chicken tenders: Slice the chicken into longer strips and add a few minutes to the cooking time.
  • Different seasonings: Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or dried Italian herbs if using plain breadcrumbs.
  • Air fryer: Follow my separate Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

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