Description
Looking for the best baked chicken nuggets recipe? This one is quick easy and healthy with crispy edges and juicy centers! Whether you’re planning a simple weeknight dinner or need kid-friendly meal ideas these oven nuggets are the best! Great for lunches freezer meals or easy snacks save this quick dinner idea today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces about 1.5 inches.
- Toss chicken in a bowl with Greek yogurt, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat each chicken piece in the breadcrumb mix and place on the baking sheet.
- Spray nuggets lightly with olive oil spray.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes flipping halfway through until golden and cooked through.
- Let rest 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a wire rack for extra crispy nuggets.
- Add cayenne or Italian herbs for a flavor twist.
- Nuggets can be frozen after baking and reheated in the oven.
- Serve with a variety of dipping sauces for fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 nuggets
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg