Description
Chicken nuggets are the quintessential comfort food, combining a crispy, golden exterior with juicy chicken inside. This easy homemade recipe is perfect for reliving childhood memories and is sure to be a hit at any gathering or cozy night in. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Cut chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken piece in flour, then egg, and finally coat it in panko.
- Place the coated nuggets on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Serve with ketchup or barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg