Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken breast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs
beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp paprika
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2
Start by making your breadcrumb mixture in a large plate or large bowl with low sides. Combine with 3/4 teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Whisk until combined well.
- 3
In another medium sized bowl, combine ground chicken breast with 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- 4
Next, beat eggs on a small plate or in a small bowl.
- 5
Set up your stations for making the chicken nuggets. You'll need your bowl of ground chicken, your bowl of breading, and your beaten egg.
- 6
Using clean hands, form the ground chicken into small nugget shapes. Coat with beaten egg, and then coat with breading mixture.
- 7
Add formed and breaded chicken nuggets to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Bake nuggets in the oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken nuggets are golden brown and completely cooked through. If you use a meat thermometer they should read at least 165 degrees.
- 9
Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!
Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken
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About this Recipe
Craving homemade chicken nuggets without the fuss and mess of deep frying? These easy baked chicken nuggets, made with ground chicken, offer a healthier, convenient option your whole family will love for a quick meal.
Why This Recipe Works
The brilliance of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the smart use of readily available ground chicken breast. This allows for quick shaping and a consistent texture, making prep a breeze. By choosing to bake these nuggets, you achieve a wonderfully crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy, all with significantly less oil and cleanup than traditional frying. The carefully balanced blend of common pantry spices, including onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika, ensures a universally loved flavor profile.
What to Expect
Imagine biting into a perfectly golden-brown nugget, delivering a satisfying crunch before yielding to a tender, savory interior. The seasoned breadcrumb coating provides that classic taste and texture you crave, while the lean ground chicken breast keeps the nuggets wonderfully moist and flavorful. You'll find these nuggets incredibly easy to prepare, making them a fantastic, no-fuss option for busy weeknights, consistently delivering delicious results that satisfy both kids and adults.
Customization & Variations
While delicious as written, this recipe is quite flexible. You can easily adjust the spice blend to suit your family's preferences—consider a touch of smoked paprika for depth, or a pinch of dried herbs like oregano for an Italian-inspired twist. For an extra-crispy exterior, you could swap regular breadcrumbs for panko breadcrumbs. You might also experiment with adding a tiny amount of finely grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture for a savory boost.
Serving & Context
These versatile nuggets are perfect for a casual weeknight dinner, a kid-friendly lunch, or even a fun appetizer. Serve them alongside your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or classic ketchup for a complete and satisfying meal.