Description
Baked chicken nuggets deliver crispy, golden perfection without deep-frying, making your weeknight dinner a total breeze. Seasoned breadcrumbs and a quick oven bake ensure tender chicken pieces that family members will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to exactly 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow mixing bowl.
- Crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them thoroughly until completely blended.
- Dunk each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, ensuring complete coverage on all sides.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken piece through the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere completely.
- Arrange the coated nuggets on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow even heat circulation.
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping the nuggets halfway through to ensure crispy, golden browning on all sides.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to confirm chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Check chicken pieces are similar sizes for even cooking and consistent crispiness.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for extra crunch and better texture compared to store-bought versions.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko crumbs.
- Ensure internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F with meat thermometer to guarantee safe cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg