Description
Make easy, crispy chicken nuggets from scratch using ground chicken. This recipe is baked for a healthier, quick weeknight dinner that kids enjoy.
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 medium bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. This is your dry dredge.
- Place the beaten eggs in a second shallow bowl.
- Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
- Take about 1.5 tablespoons of the ground chicken mixture and form it into a small nugget shape.
- Dredge each nugget first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured nugget into the egg wash, letting excess drip off.
- Press the nugget firmly into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place the coated nuggets on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray for extra crispness.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
Notes
- For an air fryer, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground chicken.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 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: 90