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Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets

Cultural Context

Homemade baked chicken nuggets are a popular American comfort food, often enjoyed by children and adults alike. They provide a healthier alternative to fried nuggets, making them a favorite for family dinners and gatherings. The dish has evolved with various flavorings and coatings, appealing to a wide range of tastes and preferences.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more economical option for cooking.

1

Preheat your oven to 400°.

2

Trim off the fat from the chicken breast.

3

Chop the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch each.

4

Place the chicken pieces into a 9 by 13 baking pan and spread them out.

5

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the chicken.

6

In a bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

7

Sprinkle the mixed seasonings evenly over the chicken.

8

Mix the chicken with the seasonings until well coated, then spread it out into a thin layer in the pan.

9

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

10

Halfway through the cooking time, use tongs to toss the chicken and spread it back into a thin layer.

11

Check the chicken with a digital meat thermometer; it should read 165 degrees when done.

12

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

breadingbaking

Equipment Needed

9 by 13 baking pandigital meat thermometer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Baked Chicken BitesOven-Baked Chicken Nuggets

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