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.
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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.
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!
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 399 calories per serving.
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Baked Chicken Nuggets
Parmesan Baked Chicken Nuggets - Best nuggets with real chicken & Parmesan, no deep-frying. The easiest baked chicken nuggets recipe ever
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
Directions
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1
Combine all the ingredients for the Spicy Ketchup Dipping Sauce and chill.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (207°C). Cut the chicken into 1.5-2 inches pieces. Set on a dish.
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Spread panko in a thin layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 3 minutes in the middle rack, until light brown. Transfer the panko to a shallow dish and mix in the Parmesan and coarse salt. Drizzle the oil and mix well.
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4
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, lightly coat with cooking spray.
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In small batches, coat the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess, dip in egg, and lastly coat well with panko. Transfer to the rack. Bake the chicken until desired tenderness, about 12-14 minutes, turning when halfway through. Serve nuggets with the Spicy Ketchup Dipping Sauce.
Kristi
This is a favorite in our family. However, I just got an air fryer and really want to try this recipe in there. How would it convert?
Rasa Malaysia
It should work in air fryer.
Kristi
This is a favorite in our family. However, I just got an air fryer and really want to try this recipe in there. How would it convert?
Emliy Jeson
is one of my favorite item. Thank you for sharing this awesome stuff here
Perry
Great! hungry now, I have to try this week. Thank you for sharing!
Hanna
It is a cool recipe. I must try this recipe this weekend for my friends. I will be back with reviews. I will make an original one and the additional ingredients.
Laurie Slagter
Is there coconut on them? Looks like it but I don’t see it mentioned in the reachpe.
Rasa Malaysia
No they are Parmesan cheese.
Audrey Beckerle
Has anyone tried baking these and then reheating in the microwave? I am meal prepping and while I know that I can put them in the freezer and bake them at home, I only have access to a microwave at work!
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, you can reheat in the microwave.
Kaitlyn
Hoping you are still answering questions on this recipe. I was wondering if you used the powdered parm or the shredded stuff? It says grated but I’ve noticed some people use that word interchangeably for the two different ones. Was planning on making this tonight and I have both but wanted to make sure I used the right one.
Rasa Malaysia
Shredded and not powdered in the bottle. Good luck with your baked chicken nuggets!
Tina Lykens
I really love these chicken nuggets! Is there a way to make them gluten free & still taste as good?
Tina
Made it tonight and loved it! The Nuggets were super crispy. The chicken was very moist and the sauce was prefect! Thank you! I also made parmesan zucchini chips to go with it. Yummy!
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Tina, sounds good I am so happy you liked my baked chicken nuggets.