Description
Make crispy, juicy chicken nuggets at home using ground chicken. This baked recipe is healthier than frying and is approved by kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- In a second shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
- In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of ground chicken and form it into a small nugget shape.
- Dredge each nugget first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured nugget completely into the egg mixture.
- Finally, coat the nugget thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere.
- Place the coated nuggets on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- For an air fryer version, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- You can freeze uncooked, breaded nuggets on a tray. Once frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to the cooking time.
- Use chicken breast meat instead of ground chicken if you prefer shaping whole pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85