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Baked Chicken Nuggets

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 Baked Chicken Nuggets that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, a healthy recipe for kids and grown-ups alike. These nuggets are made with real ingredients, and taste even better than the fried ones. Serve them with any sauce of your choice and some veggies on the side, for a nutritious and delicious family dinner.

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Chicken nuggets must be one of the most popular chicken recipes. And l can see why, they are some pretty bite-sized goodies that top the list when it comes to kids’ favourite recipes.

Shame that most kids would only have the fast-food version, which l pretty much doubt has any real chicken in it. Or, if it does, it’s poor quality and uses more than just chicken meat. Not for us!

Making nuggets at home is quick, it’s easy, and so delicious, even fussy little things will enjoy them. You can keep them simple by seasoning with salt and pepper only, or add any more seasoning to your liking: garlic granules, paprika, dried herbs, parmesan, are just a few excellent additions.

I used chicken breasts cut into chunks, as it’s a nice lean meat that cooks quickly and kids love it. But you can make them with chicken thigh or any other part of the chicken too.

A bitten chicken nugget on top of other nuggets

How TO MAKE crispy chicken nuggets in the oven

These are way healthier than any nuggets you will buy, no matter where from. Yes, you do use a tiny bit of oil to help them crisp up nicely. But that is pretty much it, no deep frying them in a oil that has been heated and re-heated and use for billions of chicken nuggets.

  • cut the chicken breasts into chunks
  • mix the flour with salt, pepper, dried herbs and parmesan and add them to a bowl
  • beat the egg and add it to a different bowl
  • have a third bowl ready with breadcrumbs

NOTE! To make the nuggets even crispier, you can add crushed cornflakes or weetabix to them.

  • drench the chicken pieces in seasoned flour first, shaking off the excess.
  • next, dip the in the egg mixture
  • and finally in breadcrumbs
  • arrange the nuggets on a tray lined with non stick paper, spray it well with cooking spray, then also spray the nuggets generously

Using a non-stick baking tray helps a lot, even though I still make sure it’s greased properly. In this way, I know that the chicken pieces won’t stick to the tray, and they will crisp up properly.

Collage of 7 photos to show how to make chicken nuggets in the oven

How long to bake the nuggets for

Do keep an eye on them, but the nuggets should be ready in about 20-25 minutes if baked at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).

A healthy choice

These chicken nuggets are made from chicken breast cut up in chunks, so no need for ground chicken or any other paste. The chicken becomes very tender on the inside, while the outside is golden and crispy, just the way we like it.

Serve them with ketchup, or any other sauce you like, and you are in for the best homemade treat. And whoever says healthy food is boring, give them something to think about! A similar recipe is my Breaded Chicken Tenders, another favourite with kids.

Why not make these nuggets for Game Day too? Superbowl is just round the corner, and this is one recipe to feed the crowd. And keep them nice and happy too!

A chicken nugget being dipped in ketchup

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Baked Chicken Nuggets
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Baked Chicken Nuggets that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, a healthy recipe for kids and grown-ups alike. These nuggets are made with real ingredients, and taste even better than the fried ones. Serve them with any sauce of your choice and some veggies on the side, for a nutritious and delicious family dinner. These baked chicken nuggets are ready in about 30 minutes, which makes them a great midweek meal idea. Perfect for Game Day too.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: International
Keyword: chicken recipes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 333 kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup plain flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbp Italian dried herbs
  • cooking oil spray for coating the chicken pieces
Metric - US Customary
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 Fahrenheit).

  2. Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
  3. In a larger bowl, mix together flour, paprika, parmesan, herbs and garlic granules.

  4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg well.

  5. Have a third bowl ready with breadcrumbs.

  6. Dip the chicken chunks in flour, then egg and then coat them well in the breadcrumbs mixture.
  7. Spray a baking tray lined with non-stick paper, arrange the chicken nuggets, spray them too, and bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, turning them once half way through baking to ensure they are nice and crispy on both sides.

  8. Serve them with any sauce of your choice, my favourite is still the good old ketchup.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Chicken Nuggets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 115mg38%
Sodium 676mg28%
Potassium 558mg16%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 502IU10%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 164mg16%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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