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Chicken Nuggets (Oven Baked)
Homemade Chicken Nuggets made with real ingredients! Plus these are oven baked instead of fried so they're a healthier option. They're deliciously tender and perfectly crisp, both kids and adults alike will love them!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 38 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 18 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- spatula
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Set a large wire rack over an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet, spray rack with non-stick cooking spray.
2
Pour panko into a mound on a separate baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and toss with fingertips to evenly moisten. Spread into an even layer (wiggle baking sheet to level as needed).
olive oil2 Tbsp
3
Bake in preheated oven ⏱️ 3 - 5 minutes until slightly toasted and golden brown (toss once halfway if needed, for even toasting).
4
Remove from oven and scoop bread crumbs together in a mound in center, add paprika, garlic powder, thyme, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste (about 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper). Toss mixture with a spatula.
paprika1 tspgarlic powder1 tsp
5
In a bowl whisk together eggs with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
large eggs2
6
Dip chicken pieces (about a handful, 8 - 10 at a time) in egg, then transfer to panko mixture. Toss to coat, while pressing breadcrumbs so they stick well.
7
Transfer pieces to prepared wire rack, leaving a little space between pieces. Repeat process with remaining chicken (scoop panko back together in mound between batches).
8
Bake in preheated oven until center of chicken registers 165 on an instant read thermometer, about ⏱️ 15 - 19 minutes. Serve warm with a dipping sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
267 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
680 mg
protein Content
28 g
cholesterol Content
108 mg
carbohydrate Content
15 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
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