Name: Baked Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 egg; 0.75 cup panko crumbs, white or wheat; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp Italian herbs; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; cooking oil spray

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Baked Chicken Nuggets

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F degrees.

Beat the egg in a shallow bowl.

Place the panko, garlic powder, herbs and salt in a separate shallow bowl and stir to combine.

Dip the chicken chunks in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs. Keep one hand clean for rolling in the breadcrumbs. Make sure the chicken chunks are completely covered.

Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spray each piece with oil.

Bake for 18-20 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound Chicken for Even Cooking 🔨
Cut chicken breasts into uniform pieces and gently pound to ¾-inch thickness to ensure all nuggets bake at the same rate, preventing dry edges and raw centers.
Double-Dredge for Extra Crunch 🥔
Dip each nugget in egg, coat with panko, then dip in egg again and panko once more to create a thicker, crunchier crust that rivals fried versions.
Chill Before Baking ❄️
Refrigerate breaded nuggets for at least 30 minutes before baking so the coating adheres better and creates a superior golden-brown exterior without oil absorption.
Use Parchment with Cooking Spray 📋
Line your baking sheet with parchment and spray it lightly with cooking oil to prevent sticking while keeping fat minimal and ensuring even browning on the bottom.
Freeze on Sheet Pan First 🧊
Freeze breaded nuggets on a sheet pan uncovered for 2 hours before transferring to freezer bags; this prevents clumping and allows you to bake straight from frozen without thawing.