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Baked Chicken Nuggets
These crispy baked chicken nuggets are dredged in seasoned panko bread crumbs, easy to make, and taste amazing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1½-inch nuggets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with the olive oil. Spread onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden-brown and crisp, 4-5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then transfer to a large bowl and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and paprika, if using.
- Place a large baking rack on top of the rimmed baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add flour to a medium-sized bowl. In another medium bowl, beat eggs together until combined.
- One at a time, dredge the chicken pieces in the flour, then dip in the egg. Shake off the excess egg, then roll in the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to encourage them to stick to the chicken as much as possible. Transfer the breaded chicken pieces to the oiled baking rack.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until crisp and cooked through (a thermometer should read 165°F). Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Tip: Pound your chicken breast out to make it even for baking. This helps take the guesswork out of making sure each nugget is cooked with the thermometer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
553mg
(23%)
Potassium
487mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
154IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 154IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.