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Cayenne Pepper Chicken Nuggets

Cayenne and smoked paprika are added for oven-baked nuggets to provide a dry, lingering heat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast cut into nuggets
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet.
  2. Combine breadcrumbs, cayenne, paprika, and salt in a dish.
  3. Dip chicken in egg, dredge in the spiced crumbs, and arrange on the pan.
  4. Drizzle with oil and bake 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
  5. Cool slightly and serve with a cooling yogurt dip.

Notes

Dial the cayenne down to half a teaspoon for kids.