Easy Parmesan Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, these Easy Parmesan Chicken Nuggets are a healthier, homemade twist on a classic favorite. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and grated Parmesan cheese, each tender bite is coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs for an irresistible texture. Baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, these chicken nuggets are an excellent choice for busy weeknight dinners or fun family gatherings. With simple ingredients and a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, this recipe delivers on both convenience and taste. Serve these Parmesan chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing meal that's sure to become a household favorite! Keywords: Easy Parmesan Chicken Nuggets, crispy chicken nuggets, baked chicken bites, healthy chicken recipes, family-friendly dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 as needed oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1-1.5 inches thick each.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, shaking off the excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off. Finally, coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating sticks well.
Place the coated chicken nuggets on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each piece.
Lightly spray the chicken nuggets with oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, flipping the nuggets halfway through the cooking time to ensure they are golden and crispy on both sides.
Remove from the oven and let the nuggets cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.0 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 785 mg | 262% | |
| Sodium | 2676 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 181.8 g | 364% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 574 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 261 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
