Description
These homemade baked chicken nuggets are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and healthier than the fried version. Perfect for a family-friendly meal or as a party snack, these nuggets are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces, buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix panko breadcrumbs, plain breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil until coated.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to coat.
- Bake: Arrange nuggets on a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the nuggets for the last 2 minutes.
- Substitute buttermilk with Greek yogurt if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
