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Baked Chicken Nuggets
These baked chicken nuggets are a crispy, oven-baked alternative to fried nuggets, made with simple ingredients like chicken breast, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, and pantry spices. They come out golden and tender every time. Perfect for meal prep, kid-friendly family dinners, game day, or quick lunches—no deep-frying, no mess.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Serves
10
Instructions
- 01
Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- 02
Fillet the chicken breasts and cut them into 1-2 inch cubes. Set aside
- 03
In a medium mixing bowl combine the bread crumbs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Stir with a fork until combined. Set aside.
- 04
In a separate bowl, whisk the two eggs together then add the milk, stir until combined.
- 05
Set out a large baking pan to set the chicken on after breading.
- 06
Transfer the chicken pieces to the milk and egg mixture, about 1-2 cups at a time, then use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the breading mixture. Use a spoon or gently toss the bowl until each piece of chicken is completely coated in breading. Transfer the chicken pieces to the baking pan.
- 07
Repeat the process of dunking and breading the chicken pieces until all of the chicken is breaded and placed in a single-layer on the pan.
- 08
Drizzle the breaded chicken with olive oil then bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until they are crispy and fully cooked.
- 09
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
per serving · 1 serving
- Calories
- 191
- Protein
- 14g
- Carbs
- 16g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sat. fat
- 2g
- Sodium
- 622mg
- Cholesterol
- 69mg
Variations & swaps
Ingredients You'll Need (and How to Swap Them)
- Chicken Breasts: I use skinless, boneless breasts for lean, even cooking, but you can swap in thighs or tenders for juicier nuggets.
- Bread Crumbs & Flour: These give the nuggets their crispy coating. I prefer plain, fine crumbs but Italian or panko work too. Flour helps the breading stick. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or panko for GF version.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, thyme, and cayenne add balanced flavor and heat. You can also use Italian seasoning, any other mix of dried herbs, and adjust or skip cayenne based on how spicy you want it.
- Eggs & Milk: I mix these to bind the breading to the chicken. Buttermilk or dairy-free milk (like almond milk) work fine as substitutes.
- Olive Oil: I drizzle this on before baking to help crisp the coating. Neutral oils like canola, avocado, or other vegetable oils work well here too.
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