Chicken Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets

from delish.com

Coated in crispy seasoned bread crumbs, these tender, juicy homemade chicken nuggets are hard to beat.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp. (or more) kosher salt, divided
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
  • Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce or honey mustard, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, toss panko with oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake, checking frequently and stirring after 2 minutes, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    While still warm, return bread crumbs to bowl. Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss to combine.

  3. 3

    Place a wire rack inside baking sheet. Spray rack with cooking spray. Pour flour into a small shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, beat egg until blended.

  4. 4

    Season chicken all over with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss in flour, then dredge in beaten egg, allowing excess to drip back into dish. Roll in bread crumbs, firmly pressing to adhere. Arrange on prepared rack.

  5. 5

    Bake nuggets until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°, 15 to 18 minutes.

  6. 6

    While still hot, season with more salt, if desired. Serve with sauce alongside, if using.