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Baked Chicken Nuggets

Homemade baked chicken nuggets with a crispy panko coating and tender, juicy chicken. Toasting the breadcrumbs first gives these nuggets plenty of crunch without frying.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 307kcal
Author Kathy Berget

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless cut into small pieces
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ Cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt.
    ½ teaspoon salt , 2 Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • Toast panko breadcrumbs in a skillet over medium to medium-low heat.
    1 ½ Cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • In a large, shallow bowl mix panko,remaining salt and seasoning
    ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Put flour in another shallow dish and eggs into a third dish
    ½ cup flour, 2 eggs
  • Set up a a baking sheet with a baking rack on top. Lightly spray baking rack with a non-stick spray.
  • Dredge each piece of chicken into flour, dip into egg, and then into panko mixture.
  • Place on baking rack.
  • Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes. Test one piece to ensure it is cooked through. If not fully cooked, place back in oven for a few additional minutes.

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Notes

  • Cut the chicken into similar-sized pieces so they cook at about the same rate.
  • Keep an eye on the panko while it’s toasting. Stir often and remove it from the pan as soon as it’s golden so it doesn’t burn.
  • Use a baking rack. This allows hot air to circulate underneath the nuggets and helps the coating stay crisp.
  • Don’t crowd the nuggets. Leave a little space between each piece on the rack.
  • Check the temperature. Chicken is done when the thickest pieces reach 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2.8mg