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Classic Baked Chicken Nuggets

Tender baked chicken nuggets with an easy-to-make seasoned breadcrumb coating that bake to a beautiful golden color in the oven.
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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 boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken piece in beaten egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
  4. Arrange on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.

Notes

Serve with ketchup, ranch, or honey mustard for dipping.