Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets

These extra crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets are baked in the oven and made with simple, healthy ingredients like panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, chicken breast, and spices. Enjoy with your favorite dips and sauces, these yummy little homemade chicken nuggets are guaranteed to win over the whole family – both kids and adults!

Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets

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What Goes In Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets?

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Key Ingredients: – Chicken breast – Panko breadcrumbs – Regular breadcrumbs – Paprika – Garlic powder – Onion powder – Italian seasoning – Salt + Black pepper – Eggs – Parmesan cheese Swipe up for the full list!

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and set a large wire rack over a large rimmed baking sheet. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. If you don’t have a wire rack, simply line your baking sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.

How To Make Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets

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Grab another large rimmed baking sheet. Add the panko breadcrumbs and regular breadcrumbs and carefully mix to combine. Spread in an even layer (tap or wiggle the baking sheet if needed to help smooth out the surface). Transfer to your preheated oven and bake for approximately 3 minutes, or until golden brown and toasted.

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How To Make Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Remove from the oven and add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix to combine then set aside to cool.

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How To Make Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Meanwhile, chop your boneless skinless chicken breasts into cubes approximately 1-inch thick and whisk together the eggs (with a pinch of salt and pepper) in a medium bowl.

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How To Make Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Dip approximately half of the chicken pieces into the beaten egg mixture, then transfer the chicken pieces to the panko mixture, removing as much excess egg as possible. Gently dredge to coat so that the entire surface and sides of the chicken pieces are covered in the panko mixture.

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How To Make Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Transfer chicken pieces to your prepared wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken.

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How To Make Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Transfer chicken to the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the center registers 165 degrees F as read with a digital meat thermometer. Remove from the oven and serve with all your favorite dips and sauces.

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How To Make Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets

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