Homemade Chicken Nuggets: The Best Juicy Recipe You’ll Love
Delicious homemade chicken nuggets that are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Perfect for a family dinner or party!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- These nuggets can be frozen before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if baking from frozen.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices for an hour before breading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 nuggets
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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