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Baked Chicken Nuggets
Homemade chicken nuggets that are crisp on the outside while moist and tender inside. It is easier to make than you think.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Ingredients
- 8 oz. chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 piece lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into 2x2 inch pieces.
- Place the chicken in a bowl and then pour-in the buttermilk. Squeeze the lemon. Mix well. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 3 hours (The longer it marinates the better the texture gets).
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken.
- Manually press the chicken slices to flatten. Roll the chicken over the breadcrumbs. Make sure that the chicken is properly coated.
- Place a wire rack over a baking tray. Make sure that the wire rack can withstand high oven temperature. Arrange the chicken pieces over the wire rack.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes.
- Adjust the oven settings to broil. Let it stay for 3 to 5 minutes or until the color is light to golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve. Share and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4g
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
973mg
(41%)
Potassium
552mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 552mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.