Soy-Free Baked Chicken Nuggets
Craving a healthier take on a classic favorite? These Soy-Free Baked Chicken Nuggets are the perfect solution, offering a crispy, golden coating without the need for soy-based ingredients. Tender morsels of chicken breast are marinated in a spiced buttermilk blend, then coated in a crunchy mixture of cornmeal and flour before being baked to perfection. A quick spritz of olive oil spray ensures a delightfully crispy exterior without deep frying, keeping these nuggets both delicious and light. Ready in under an hour, this family-friendly recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or snack time. Serve these nuggets with your favorite dips, and enjoy a wholesome, oven-baked alternative to fast food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 240 ml Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 60 grams Cornmeal
- 1 large Egg
- 60 ml Milk
- 1 bottle Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized nugget pieces, roughly 1 to 1.5 inches in size.
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to this mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.
In a shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and cornmeal together.
In another bowl, beat the egg with the milk to create an egg wash.
Remove each chicken piece from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Dip the chicken into the egg wash, then coat thoroughly in the flour and cornmeal mixture.
Place the breaded chicken nuggets on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each nugget.
Lightly spray the nuggets with olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the nuggets to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade soy-free baked chicken nuggets!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3583 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 275.6 g | 353% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 4405 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.9 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 174.5 g | 349% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2250 mg | 48% | |
*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.
