Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets are a healthier alternative to traditional fried nuggets, featuring juicy chicken coated in a crispy breadcrumb and Parmesan crust. Perfect for a family-friendly meal or a party snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Nuggets:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Breadcrumb Coating:
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional:
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Breadcrumb Mixture: Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a shallow bowl.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, coat each piece in the breadcrumb mixture, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the nuggets for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
- You can use plain breadcrumbs if panko is unavailable, though the texture may be softer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 nuggets
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
