Baked Chicken Nuggets
Discover the ridiculously simple hack for crispy baked chicken nuggets! This healthy homemade recipe delivers golden, tender results in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Base:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
For the Crispy Coating:
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs key to crispiness
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika for color and mild flavor
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Preheat (5 mins)
- Preheat oven to 425°F (high heat essential for crispiness)
- Pat chicken dry completely with paper towels
- Cut into 1-inch pieces (uniform size for even cooking)
- Line baking sheet with parchment, add wire rack if available
Step 2: Three-Station Coating (8 mins)
- Station 1: Plain flour in shallow dish
- Station 2: Beaten eggs with 1 tbsp water
Station 3: Mixed panko and all seasonings
- Coat each piece: Flour → Egg → Seasoned panko
- Step 3: Bake to Perfection (18 mins)
- Arrange nuggets with space between pieces
- Bake 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through
- Check doneness: 165°F internal temperature
- Rest 2-3 minutes before serving
Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 245
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 95mg
Sodium: 420mg
Total Carbohydrates: 15g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 1g
Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 32g
Iron: 1.8mg
Vitamin B6: 0.8mg
Niacin: 12mg
Phosphorus: 250mg
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 95mg
Sodium: 420mg
Total Carbohydrates: 15g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 1g
Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 32g
Iron: 1.8mg
Vitamin B6: 0.8mg
Niacin: 12mg
Phosphorus: 250mg