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extra-crispy panko chicken nuggets in a wide horizontal shot on a white plate with a craggy golden crust, small dish of dipping sauce, on a bright counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Panko-Covered Chicken Nuggets

Light and ultra-crispy baked nuggets fully coated in toasted panko breadcrumbs.
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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
  • 1.5 cup panko
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 425F and line a sheet pan.
  2. Toss panko with garlic powder, salt, and oil until lightly coated.
  3. Dip chicken in egg, then press into the panko to coat thickly.
  4. Arrange on the pan and bake 20 minutes, flipping once, until deeply golden and crunchy.

Notes

Toasting the panko in a dry pan first gives extra crunch.