Description
Chicken nuggets are a beloved comfort food, cherished by both kids and adults. This homemade recipe delivers perfectly crispy nuggets that are juicy on the inside, making them an ideal option for family dinners, casual get-togethers, or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ketchup (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and the third with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each piece of chicken first in flour, then in eggs, and coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the breaded nuggets on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with ketchup or your preferred dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg