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Crispy Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets

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These crispy homemade baked chicken nuggets are easy to make, featuring a crunchy panko coating and juicy chicken inside. Perfect for family meals, snacks, or parties, they bake to golden perfection without frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs (150 g)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated (25 g)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Olive oil spray or cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top if available.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into 1 to 1 ½ inch (2.5–4 cm) nugget-sized pieces, keeping them uniform for even cooking.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off.
  5. Press the chicken pieces firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat fully.
  6. Arrange the coated nuggets on the wire rack or directly on the parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about ½ inch (1.25 cm) apart.
  7. Lightly spray the nuggets with olive oil spray to encourage crispiness.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each nugget over and spray lightly again.
  9. Bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until nuggets are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before coating to avoid soggy crumbs. Use a wire rack for even crisping or flip nuggets halfway through baking if no rack is available. Press crumbs firmly to help coating stick. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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