Name: Easy Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 0.25 cup old fashioned oats; 0.25 tsp dried parsley; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.75 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 tbsp parmesan cheese

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Easy Chicken Nuggets

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Ingredients

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Easy Chicken Nuggets

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breastscut into chunks

¼ cup old fashioned oatsalso known as 5 minute oats

¼ tsp dried parsley

½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp onion powder

½ tsp kosher salt

¾ cup panko bread crumbs

1 tbsp parmesan cheesegrated

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor until chicken is finely chopped and ingredients are combined.

Place the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl or on a plate and stir to combine.

With moistened hands, roll 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture between your palms and flatten it into a “nugget” shape.

Gently press nuggets into bread crumbs to evenly coat them.

Place nuggets on parchment lined baking sheet and lightly spray nuggets with cooking spray.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and serve. If you want your nuggets to be more golden brown, place under the broiler for 2 minutes after cooking.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound Chicken Evenly 🔨
Cut chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces and gently pound to uniform thickness (about ½ inch) so they cook evenly and stay juicy inside while crisping outside.
Double-Dredge for Crispiness 🥚
After coating in the oat-panko mixture, dip the nugget back into beaten egg for 2 seconds, then coat again with the breadcrumb mixture to create an extra-crispy, golden exterior.
Toast Your Oats First 🌾
Lightly toast the old-fashioned oats in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before blending them into your coating—this adds nutty flavor depth and improves texture compared to raw oats.
Chill Before Cooking ❄️
Refrigerate breaded nuggets for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours) before cooking to help the coating adhere better and prevent it from sliding off during cooking.
Bake on a Preheated Sheet 🛞
Use a preheated baking sheet at 400°F and lightly oil it—placing cold nuggets on hot surface creates immediate crust formation and prevents sticking for restaurant-quality results.