If you love making healthier crispy chicken at home, give my Baked Chicken Tenders and my Oven Fried Chicken Thighs a try!
Baked Chicken Nuggets with Garlic and Parmesan
These chicken nuggets are amazing. Perfectly golden brown, tender on the inside and extra crunchy on the outside. Just how I like my chicken nuggets. They are baked, not fried, and are still super crispy on the outside. They are breaded in panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Similar to my Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders but way more pop-able. The trick to getting these nuggets crispy is the panko breadcrumb. Panko breadcrumbs are Japanese-style breadcrumbs that are lighter and flakier than typical breadcrumbs. Baking these nuggets also makes them a lot healthier. I use high heat (I set the oven to 400 degrees) to get them nice and crispy. Kids and adults alike love these chicken nuggets. Skip store-bought frozen chicken nuggets or fast food and give these a try!
What you’ll need to make this recipe
Chicken: I chicken breasts for this recipe, however, boneless skinless chicken thighs are another great option! Flour: This is the first ingredient for breading the chicken. I used plain, all-purpose flour. The egg and breadcrumbs stick to it really well! Egg: Egg is an essential ingredient for breading baked chicken nuggets. It binds the breadcrumbs to the chicken and keeps it from crumbling off. Breadcrumbs: For extra crunch, I finished breading the chicken with panko breadcrumbs. They crisp us so well in the oven! Parmesan: For a little tangy, cheesy flavor I added grated parmesan cheese. It also gets nice and crispy when it’s baked in the oven. Seasonings: I add garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to season the breadcrumbs. Feel free to add a pinch of cayenne or paprika for a kick! Garnish: Extra parmesan cheese and parsley finish this dish beautifully. This step is optional but I highly recommend it!
How to make Baked Chicken Nuggets
What to serve with Chicken Nuggets
French Fries Sweet Potato Fries Loaded Mexican Fries Pasta Three Cheese Mac and Cheese Roasted Potatoes Risotto Mashed Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes Salad Spicy Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Dips
Barbecue Sauce Homemade Ranch Dip Ketchup Garlic Mayonnaise Spicy Mayo Blue Cheese Dressing
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