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chicken nuggets in a lined dish with ketchup on the side
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HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS

Skip the drive-thru and indulge in homemade chicken nuggets bursting with flavour! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this recipe for nuggets is a kid-approved favourite that's so easy to make at home.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, main meal, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken, chicken nuggets, chicken recipe, healthy chicken nuggets, homemade chicken nuggets, homemade nuggets, how to make chicken nuggets, kids dinner, kids food, kids lunch, nuggets, nuggets for kids
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 30 Nuggets
Calories 62kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, line with a wire rack if you have one, then lightly grease with cooking spray or olive oil.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
    panko, parmesan and spices in the base of a food processor
  • Pulse a few times until you reach your desired consistency. Place into a bowl.
    breadcrumb mixture in a food processor
  • Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs to the chicken.
    beaten eggs in a bowl, breadcrumbs in another, hand pressing a piece of chicken into the breadcrumbs
  • Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other. Lightly spray the tops of the chicken nuggets with cooking spray or drizzle with a little olive oil to help them crisp up.
    chicken nuggets on a wire rack lined baking sheet
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the nuggets are golden and crispy. Serve hot with your favourite dipping sauces!
    chicken nuggets on a wire rack lined baking sheet

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Nugget | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.005g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.4mg