The BEST Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets
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The BEST Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets
Description
The process starts with toasting panko breadcrumbs lightly in the oven and mixing them with a combination of salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper for a well-seasoned crust. Chicken breast cut into cubes is dipped first in an egg and almond milk wash, then coated thoroughly in the seasoned panko.
Using a wire rack lined on a baking sheet, the coated nuggets are spaced apart and sprayed with cooking oil to encourage crisping during the 15 to 20 minute bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This method avoids greasy preparation while producing a textured crust.
These nuggets are versatile as a meal component or a finger food and can be adapted using gluten-free panko breadcrumbs if needed. The recipe suggests reviewing full article details for storage and additional tips.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- olive oil nonstick cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 egg large
- 2 tablespoons almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless, cut into 1 inch cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add panko breadcrumbs to a large baking sheet and spread out in an even layer. Spray breadcrumbs with nonstick olive oil cooking spray. Bake for 2 minutes, then stir breadcrumbs (or just give the pan a shake) and then bake for 2-3 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Keep heat in the oven.
- Transfer breadcrumbs to a medium bowl. Whisk in spices: salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and almond milk. Set aside.
- Line the large baking sheet with an oven safe wire metal rack. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Dip each chicken cube into the egg mixture, then use a tong to grab each chicken nugget and toss into the breadcrumb mixture to completely coat with breadcrumbs. Use tongs to transfer to the wire rack, placing about 1 inch apart.
- Generously spray the tops of the chicken nuggets with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and temp reaches 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer. Serves 4. Serve with BBQ sauce, honey mustard, ketchup or whatever sauce you’d like!
Notes
- Panko breadcrumbs are essential for creating a crispy coating; gluten-free options can be used if preferred.
- Spray the nuggets and breadcrumbs well with nonstick cooking spray to enhance crispiness while baking.
- Use a wire rack during baking to allow even heat flow and avoid soggy bottoms.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (based on 4) | |
| Calories | 227cal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 29.2g | 58% |
| Fat | 4.7g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.6g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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