Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
274 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets
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These Homemade Chicken Nuggets are baked in the oven with olive oil for a healthy version of your fast food favorite, with a crispy breadcrumb coating!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat, unseasoned, see notes)
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- spices such as Italian seasoning, dried oregano or thyme, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, etc. optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Cut the chicken into 1- 1.5 inch bite-sized pieces. Place in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and coat evenly using a spoon.
- Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, breadcrumbs (1/3 cup), grated parmesan (2 tablespoons), kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon), black pepper (1/4 teaspoon), and any other seasonings you are using in a bowl until everything is well-coated in the oil.
- Coat each piece of chicken evenly in the breadcrumb mixture, getting it as thick as possible and pressing it into the chicken so it sticks. Place on an ungreased rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes at 425 degrees F. Flip and bake for another 4-5 minutes, or until completely cooked through to 165 degrees F.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or marinara sauce.
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Notes
Ingredient substitutions:
Melted butter or another oil may be substituted for the olive oil. The parmesan cheese may be substituted with 2 tbsp. more breadcrumbs for a dairy free version. Add more salt if you omit it. Romano or asagio can be substituted for the parmesan Pork rinds can be used for a low-carb version of breadcrumbs. Chicken thighs may be substituted for breasts. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a GF version.
- Melted butter or another oil may be substituted for the olive oil.
- The parmesan cheese may be substituted with 2 tbsp. more breadcrumbs for a dairy free version. Add more salt if you omit it.
- Romano or asagio can be substituted for the parmesan
- Pork rinds can be used for a low-carb version of breadcrumbs.
- Chicken thighs may be substituted for breasts.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a GF version.
- If using seasoned breadcrumbs, omit the salt and pepper, if the breadcrumbs already have them included.
- Make your own easy honey mustard dipping sauce by mixing 1/4 cup mayo, 2 tablespoons mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
- Freeze cooked chicken nuggets by flash freezing first on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, then transferring the flash frozen nuggets to an airtight bag for two months. Bake frozen nuggets on a baking sheet for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, flipping once halfway through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
546mg
(23%)
Potassium
437mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
66IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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