Name: Baked Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 10, 2026

These super crispy, juicy on the inside, low-fat, and healthy oven-baked chicken nuggets are ready in just 30 minutes. Lightly toasted panko breadcrumbs give them a satisfying crunch, while a simple egg-and-buttermilk coating keeps the chicken tender and flavorful — perfect for a quick snack, lunch, or dinner.

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Baked Chicken Nuggets

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) top and bottom heat.

Mix the breadcrumbs with 2 tsp oil on a baking sheet, spread them out evenly, and toast in the oven for 4–5 minutes. About halfway through (after ~2 minutes), stir or shake the pan so the breadcrumbs brown evenly.

After toasting, reduce the oven to 360°F (180°C) fan/air circulation (or leave it at 400°F if not using convection).

Place the toasted breadcrumbs in a deep plate and mix them with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush it with about two teaspoons of oil. Whisk the egg and buttermilk together in a second, shallow bowl, and place the flour in a third bowl.

Remove any tendons from the chicken and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Coat the chicken pieces one at a time first in flour, then in the egg-buttermilk mixture, and finally in the toasted breadcrumbs, then place them side by side on the baking sheet.

Bake the chicken nuggets in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the chicken pieces have reached a core temperature of 75°C.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Buttermilk Marinade Magic 🥛
Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes before breading to tenderize the meat and lock in moisture.
Panko Crunch Technique 🥣
Toast panko breadcrumbs in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before coating to enhance their golden color and create extra crispiness.
Wire Rack Baking Secret 🔪
Place chicken nuggets on a wire rack over a baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, ensuring an evenly crisp exterior on all sides.
Spice Layering Pro Tip 🌶️
Mix dry spices into both the flour and breadcrumb stages to create deeper, more complex flavor layers in your chicken nuggets.
Oil Spray Crisp Hack 💨
Lightly spray nuggets with cooking oil before baking to help breadcrumbs achieve a golden, restaurant-quality crunch.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.