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Baked Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard

These Baked Chicken Nuggets are coated in a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan, which makes them extra flavorful and crispy! Dunk them in homemade honey mustard or your dipping sauce of choice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 718 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • about 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces*
  • ½ cup honey or to taste
  • ¼ cup yellow mustard
  • ¼ cup dijon mustard**

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (for easier cleanup), and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. To a large, shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt, pepper, and mix to combine; set aside.
  3. To a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, about 30 seconds on high power.
  4. Dip chicken in butter, then in crumb mixture, patting to help the coating adhere. Place coated chicken on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over chicken.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

Notes

  • *Boneless skinless chicken breasts may be substituted
  • **Grainy or spicy brown mustard may be substituted

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 718kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 237mg (79%) Sodium 1892mg (79%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 38g (76%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.