5 from 18 votes
Baked Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard
Baked Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard feature boneless, skinless chicken thigh pieces coated in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. After dipping in melted butter to help the coating stick, they bake to a lightly browned, crisp exterior while remaining tender inside. Paired with a homemade honey mustard dipping sauce, this recipe delivers a flavorful, crunchy chicken snack or meal component.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
718 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- chicken thigh cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces, boneless skinless, about 1.5 pounds
- ½ cup honey or to taste
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (for easier cleanup), and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a large, shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt, pepper, and mix to combine; set aside.
- To a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, about 30 seconds on high power.
- Dip chicken in butter, then in crumb mixture, patting to help the coating adhere. Place coated chicken on prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over chicken.
- Bake for about 30 to 33 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through in the center and exterior is lightly golden browned. The bottom sides will become browner than the tops. Cooking time will vary based on exact size of chicken pieces, how heavily the coating was applied, oven and climate variances, etc. Bake until done. While chicken bakes, make the honey mustard dipping sauce.
- To a medium bowl add the honey, mustards, whisk to combine, taste and check for flavor balance, adding more honey or mustard to taste if necessary; set aside until ready to serve with chicken.
- Nuggets are best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Honey mustard will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts can replace thighs for a leaner option.
- Grainy or spicy brown mustard can be substituted for Dijon or yellow mustard in the honey mustard sauce to adjust flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
718kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
(82%)
Cholesterol
237mg
(79%)
Sodium
1892mg
(79%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 718
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 718kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 237mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 1892mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.