Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken

Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken

from thebalancednutritionist.com
30 min
4 servings

Easy homemade baked chicken nuggets made with ground chicken and a few other simple ingredients.

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. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Next, beat eggs on a small plate or in a small bowl.

  5. 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. 6

    Using clean hands, form the ground chicken into small nugget shapes. Coat with beaten egg, and then coat with breading mixture.

  7. 7

    Add formed and breaded chicken nuggets to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

  8. 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. 9

    Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!