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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Nuggets

Baked nuggets are crisp and then coated in garlic butter and Parmesan for a rich and savory touch.
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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 panko
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a sheet pan.
  2. Dip chicken in egg, coat in salted panko, and bake 20 minutes until crisp.
  3. Warm butter and garlic in a small pan until fragrant.
  4. Toss the hot nuggets with garlic butter, then sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

Notes

Finish with chopped parsley for color.