Healthier Style Chicken Nuggets
Satisfy your cravings with these "Healthier Style Chicken Nuggets," a guilt-free twist on the classic comfort food. Made with lean chicken breast, a flavorful Greek yogurt marinade, and a crispy whole wheat breadcrumb and Parmesan coating, these nuggets are baked to golden perfection—no deep frying required! Packed with wholesome ingredients and seasoned with spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, they're bursting with savory goodness in every bite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a kid-approved snack, these nuggets are ready in just 35 minutes and pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy all the flavor with none of the guilt!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.
In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Add the chicken pieces to the yogurt mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator for more flavor).
In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Take each marinated chicken piece and coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks. Place the coated chicken nuggets onto the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the top of the chicken nuggets with olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then flip the nuggets and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the nuggets are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
Remove the chicken nuggets from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve your healthier chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauces or alongside fresh veggies for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 422 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 3855 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.2 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 164.3 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1882 mg | 40% | |
*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.
