Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets
In short: Chicken breast pieces coated in seasoned panko and Parmesan, then baked until crisp. Kid-friendly, freezer-friendly and easy to dip. It takes about 43 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 18 min
- Total
- 43 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 480 kcal
Homemade nuggets are made of one ingredient you can name: chicken breast. Cut into pieces, dipped in egg and rolled in seasoned panko with a little Parmesan, they bake on a hot, oiled tray until crisp, with no deep fryer. Children like them with ketchup, and adults like them with a mustard dip. A double batch freezes well, so there is always something ready for a rushed evening.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Put a large baking tray in the oven with 1 tablespoon of the oil to heat up.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry and toss them with half the salt.
- Mix the flour with a quarter of the salt in one bowl. Beat the eggs with the milk in a second. In a third, mix the panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and the last quarter of the salt, then stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Coat a few pieces at a time: roll in the flour, dip in the egg and press into the crumbs on all sides.
- Remove the hot tray and arrange the nuggets in one layer, spaced apart.
- Bake for 8 minutes, turn the nuggets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes more, until golden and 74°C (165°F) inside.
- Serve warm with your favorite dips.
Tips
- Cool the baked nuggets completely, then freeze them on a tray before bagging. Reheat from frozen at 200°C (400°F) for 12 to 15 minutes.
- For a gluten-free version, use crushed cornflakes or gluten-free breadcrumbs and swap the flour for cornstarch.
Questions and answers
Can I make chicken nuggets in an air fryer?
Yes. Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking halfway, in a single layer without crowding.
How do I keep baked nuggets from drying out?
Cut the pieces the same size, use a hot oven so they cook quickly and take them out at 74°C (165°F). Chicken thighs also work and stay juicier.
How long do homemade nuggets keep?
Cooked nuggets keep in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How long does it take to make Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets?
About 43 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 18 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets?
About 480 kcal per serving, with 47 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 480 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 47 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 870 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
