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Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

These beat the freezer bag version every single time. Panko breadcrumbs are the secret — they get shatteringly crispy in the oven without any deep frying. Your kids will ask for these on repeat and you will be happy to make them because they are genuinely easy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with a wire rack sprayed with cooking spray.
  2. Mix panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  3. Drizzle olive oil into the panko mixture and toss with a fork to lightly coat the crumbs.
  4. Dip each piece of chicken in beaten egg, then press firmly into the panko mixture to coat all sides.
  5. Arrange nuggets on the wire rack and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and cooked through.