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Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets
Enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken nuggets without the guilt. These oven-baked bites are a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Packed with savory seasonings and a crunchy coating, they are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 358 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken breast Fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 100 g plain flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 150 g breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan-assisted) and lightly grease a baking tray with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a shallow dish, combine the plain flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
- In a third shallow dish, spread out the breadcrumbs.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Lightly spray the tops of the chicken nuggets with cooking spray or drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- For extra crispy nuggets, you can double coat the chicken by repeating the egg and breadcrumb process.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning according to your preference. Adding herbs like thyme or rosemary can add extra flavor.
- These oven-baked chicken nuggets are a healthier alternative to fried nuggets and can be enjoyed by both kids and adults alike.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
392mg
(16%)
Potassium
487mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
69IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.