Crispy Baked Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Make juicy, crispy chicken nuggets at home using a simple baking method. This recipe is easy to prepare and makes a great quick dinner for kids.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for spraying)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish.
- Place the beaten eggs in the second dish.
- Mix the panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in the third dish.
- Take one piece of chicken and dredge it thoroughly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured chicken piece into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Coat the chicken piece completely in the seasoned panko mixture, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere well.
- Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the tops of the nuggets with olive oil for extra crispness.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the nuggets halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- For an air fryer, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with ground chicken formed into nugget shapes before breading.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 90