Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets
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4.9
Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets
Description
This recipe begins by preparing a seasoned breadcrumb mix with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, lightly moistened with oil to form a damp coating. The chicken breast is trimmed and cut into small pieces, then dipped in a slurry of Greek yogurt, salt, and water to create a creamy base for the breading.
Each piece is coated evenly in the seasoned breadcrumbs and arranged on a wire rack over a baking sheet for even heat circulation. Baking at 425ºF crisps the coating while keeping the chicken juicy inside. This method avoids frying oil and provides a flavorful, lightly spiced crust. Use these nuggets for snacks, lunches, or served alongside dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Breading
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs $0.25
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- 2 Tbsp neutral oil $0.08
Yogurt Slurry
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt $0.29
- 1/8 tsp salt $0.01
- 3 Tbsp water $0.00
Chicken
- 1 chicken breast $2.79, boneless, skinless, about 2/3 lb
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Place a wire cooling rack, or two, over a baking sheet to hold the nuggets as they bake.
- In a wide shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 5 cranks of a pepper mill). Stir these ingredients together until evenly combined. Drizzle the oil over the breadcrumb mixture, then stir until the breadcrumbs are coated in oil. The breadcrumbs should look like damp sand.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, salt, and water until smooth. You want the yogurt to be a similar consistency to buttermilk or heavy cream. It should be thick enough to coat the chicken.
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken breast, then cut it into small, 3/4 to one-inch pieces. For a 2/3 lb. chicken breast you should get about 22-24 pieces.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the yogurt slurry, then roll it in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture until the chicken piece is fully coated. Place each coated nugget onto the wire cooling rack on the baking sheet.
- Once all of the chicken pieces are fully coated, transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 23-25 minutes, or until the breading is browned on the edges.
- Remove the chicken nuggets from the oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes, then serve with your favorite dip.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 46 nuggets each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27983 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 279.83kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.05g | 7% |
| Protein | 22.9g | 46% |
| Fat | 10.68g | 16% |
| Sodium | 641.85mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 2.03g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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