Baked Chicken Nuggets
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
14 mins
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Total Time
34 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Nuggets
Description
This recipe involves cutting boneless skinless chicken breast into small chunks and coating them in flour, dip in beaten egg, then a seasoned mix of lightly toasted panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and coarse salt that has been mixed with vegetable oil. Toasting the panko before coating adds to the crunchiness after baking.
The coated chicken pieces are baked on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet to allow air circulation and promote even baking and crisping. The chicken bakes at a high temperature until tender inside and golden crisp outside. Turning halfway through helps to brown all sides evenly.
To serve, the chicken nuggets are paired with a spicy ketchup sauce made by mixing ketchup with sriracha and mayonnaise, which adds a creamy and slightly spicy complement to the crispy nuggets.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast approximately 1 lb. (0.4 kg, boneless skinless
- 1 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt coarse
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg lightly beaten cooking spray
Spicy Ketchup Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons sriracha or any spicy chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the Spicy Ketchup Dipping Sauce and chill.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Cut the chicken into 1.5-2 inch (3-5 cm) pieces and place them on a dish.
- Spread the panko in a thin layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 3 minutes on the middle rack, until light brown. Transfer the panko to a shallow dish and mix in the Parmesan and coarse salt. Drizzle with oil and mix well.
- Set out the flour and eggs in separate dishes. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (218°C). Place a wire rack on the baking sheet and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
- In small batches, coat the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it in egg, then coat well with panko. Transfer the chicken to the rack. Bake until the desired tenderness is reached, about 12-14 minutes, turning halfway through. Serve the nuggets with the spicy ketchup dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1078mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 322IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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