Description
These baked chicken nuggets are a crispy, oven-baked alternative to traditional fried nuggets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup bread crumbs (use gluten-free crumbs for gluten-free version)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 3 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 teaspoons minced thyme
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Fillet the chicken breasts and cut them into 1-2 inch cubes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the milk and stir until fully combined.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the egg and milk mixture, then transfer them to the breading mixture. Coat thoroughly.
- Place the breaded chicken nuggets in a single layer on a large baking pan.
- Drizzle the breaded chicken pieces with olive oil.
- Bake the nuggets for 25 to 30 minutes until crispy and fully cooked.
- Let the nuggets cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Great for family dinners or quick lunches.
- Can be made ahead for meal prep.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg