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Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

The ultimate comfort food, Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets are easy to make and perfectly crispy! Enjoy this healthy alternative to fried nuggets that’s packed with flavor. Serve them with your favorite sauces for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast or tenders
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and place a wire rack coated with nonstick spray on a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Cut up the chicken into bite-size pieces. I like to use kitchen shears for this.
  3. Place the egg, flour, and breadcrumbs, mixed with the salt, into three shallow bowls.
  4. Coat the chicken pieces in the flour, egg, then the breadcrumbs and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 14-15 minutes or until completely cooked.
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature with ketchup, ranch, or marinara.

Notes

  • Coat the wire rack well with nonstick spray: to ensure the breading doesn’t stick.
  • Use all-purpose or gluten-free flour: as needed.
  • Use Panko bread crumbs: for a crunchier result. Regular ones will work fine, too, but won’t be quite as crunchy.
  • Use kitchen shears: to quickly cut up the chicken into smaller pieces.
  • To reheat leftovers: place into the oven on a foil-lined baking sheet for 6-8 minutes at 375 degrees F.
  • Egg-free: Omit the egg and use ½ cup whole milk instead.
  • Gluten-free: Use gluten-free flour and gluten-free Panko.