Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Homemade Chicken Nuggets
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    5.7K

These aren't just chicken nuggets; they're golden, crispy bites of pure comfort food, elevated with aromatic herbs and savory Parmesan. Perfect for a nostalgic treat or an easy weeknight dinner, these nuggets are sure to please even the most discerning palate.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    81 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    989 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine the Italian seasoned bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, thyme, and salt. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. (2 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Place the melted butter in a separate bowl suitable for dipping. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Dip each chicken piece into the melted butter, allowing excess to drip off. Then, dredge the buttered chicken in the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure a thorough coating. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Arrange the coated chicken nuggets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy. Check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 165°F (74°C). (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delectable nuggets with your favorite dipping sauces, such as honey mustard, barbecue, or ranch. (5 minutes)

For extra crispy nuggets, try using panko breadcrumbs instead of Italian seasoned breadcrumbs.
Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor profile to your liking.
For a healthier option, consider baking the nuggets on a wire rack placed over the baking sheet to allow air to circulate and promote even crisping.
Nuggets can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from chilled.
These nuggets also freeze well. Once baked and cooled, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer them to a freezer bag. Reheat in the oven for the best results.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 1.9K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Ara Zboncak

    My kids loved helping me make these. It was a fun family activity!

  • Ella Stoltenberg

    These nuggets were a hit with my kids! So much better than store-bought.

  • Roxane Gerhold

    The butter dipping step really makes a difference. They came out so juicy!

  • Edgardo Greenholt

    I doubled the recipe and froze half of the nuggets before baking. They reheated beautifully.

  • Dawson Zieme

    I tried baking them in my air fryer, and they were perfectly crispy in half the time!

  • Berenice Okuneva

    These were so much better than anything I could buy at the store. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

  • Blaze Sipes

    This is my go-to recipe for chicken nuggets now. Easy and tasty!

  • Richmond Buckridge

    I added a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture for a little kick. Delicious!

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