Homemade Chicken Nuggets
These homemade chicken nuggets are made with ground chicken, simple seasonings, and a crispy breadcrumb coating for an easy, oven-baked dinner the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- With slightly damp hands, scoop 2–3 tablespoons of the ground chicken mixture and gently shape it into nugget-sized pieces.
- Dip each nugget into the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off, then coat evenly in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the coated nuggets on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use damp hands: Lightly damp hands make shaping the nuggets easier and help prevent sticking.
- Keep nuggets similar in size: Evenly sized nuggets cook more consistently and finish at the same time.
- Flip halfway: Turning the nuggets halfway through baking helps them brown evenly on both sides.
- Check for doneness: Chicken nuggets are fully cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serving suggestions: Our kids love these with a side of Veggie Tots and Homemade Ranch Dressing.
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