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Homemade Chicken Nuggets
These homemade chicken nugget are a great appetizer, or serve as part of a weeknight dinner that both kids and adults will love. Oven baked and crispy, these breaded chicken bites are a healthier option and they are so easy to make from scratch.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add panko breadcrumbs to the parchment lined large baking sheet and spread out in an even layer. Bake for 2 -3 minutes, then stir breadcrumbs and then bake for 2-3 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. (Watch them closely so they don’t burn.) Immediately, remove breadcrumbs from the oven and add them to a small bowl. Whisk in spices: salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder. Set aside. Increase the oven to 425 F and add a oven safe wire mack.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Set aside.
- Dip each chicken cube into the egg mixture, then toss it into the breadcrumb mixture to completely coat with breadcrumbs. Transfer to the wire rack, placing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Serve warm with honey mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, fry sauce or whatever sauce you’d like!
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Notes
- Cut the chicken into similar sized pieces so that they cook through evenly.
- This recipe is best made with chicken breast and you can also use chicken tenders. It's best not to use thighs as they will require a longer cook time.
- Toasting the panko breadcrumbs first results in an extra crispy texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
913mg
(38%)
Potassium
531mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
414IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 913mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 414IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.