Description
Better Than The Snack Bar Baked Chicken Nuggets are your new go-to comfort food! With a crispy, golden-brown exterior and juicy interior, these homemade nuggets burst with flavor and are perfect for any occasion. Say goodbye to frozen nuggets and impress your friends and family with this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that pairs beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with cooking spray.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In one bowl, whisk together the eggs. In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then roll it in the seasoned breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Arrange the coated nuggets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer with space between them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway for even browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg