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Parmesan Baked Chicken Nuggets - Best nuggets with real chicken & Parmesan, no deep-frying. The easiest baked chicken nuggets recipe ever!
Everyone loves chicken nuggets, and if you’re a mom, you’ll know that chicken nuggets are our secret weapon and a must-have for toddlers.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Now how do you make delicious and crispy chicken nuggets without deep-frying? You bake them to make these amazing baked chicken nuggets that feed the entire family, including the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
The secret ingredient in this baked chicken nuggets recipe is Parmesan cheese. Mix grated Parmesan cheese with the panko bread crumbs and generously coat the chicken.
If you don’t have panko, you can use regular bread crumbs, but I will tell you that Japanese panko will make the baked chicken nuggets extremely light, airy, and super crispy!
This is the BEST Parmesan baked chicken nuggets recipe you’ll find online, with real chicken and a few simple ingredients. Prep time is only 20 minutes and the oven will do the rest. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 399 calories per serving.
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Baked Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, approximately 1 lb. (0.4 kg)
- 1 1/4 cup panko, bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten cooking spray
Spicy Ketchup Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons sriracha , or any spicy chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the Spicy Ketchup Dipping Sauce and chill.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Cut the chicken into 1.5-2 inch (3-5 cm) pieces and place them on a dish.
- Spread the panko in a thin layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 3 minutes on the middle rack, until light brown. Transfer the panko to a shallow dish and mix in the Parmesan and coarse salt. Drizzle with oil and mix well.
- Set out the flour and eggs in separate dishes. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (218°C). Place a wire rack on the baking sheet and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
- In small batches, coat the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it in egg, then coat well with panko. Transfer the chicken to the rack. Bake until the desired tenderness is reached, about 12-14 minutes, turning halfway through. Serve the nuggets with the spicy ketchup dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
can we use air fryer?
Yes, cook like you would other chicken nuggets just with slightly lower time.
This is a family favorite since the day I pinned this! Years later, we still love it. So easy and so good!
I am so excited to hear this. Thank you.
This is an EXCELLENT chicken nugget recipe! I am not sure why it only has 4.5 stars. I am an experienced cook and baker. Very, very picky about food, and this is so good made exactly as stated. I have used it on full chicken breasts to make chicken parmigiana. And my 3 year old grandson and I make them every time he comes.
Awesome! :)
I made these exactly as the recipe stated, except I forgot to put oil in with the panko and cheese, but they still came out delicious. I dipped mine in a homemade “firecracker sauce.”
Thank you for a great recipe!
:)
These are delicious!!
The whole family loves these and you just need a little bit of prep time. I make these quite a lot now. Thank you!
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Hello! Can this recipe and the similar cod nuggets be frozen once baked if never frozen prior? Thank you!
Sure you can. Just reheat before serving.