Parmesan Nuggets with 3 Dipping Sauces Recipe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko offers a lighter texture, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and chopped parsley.

In another bowl, beat the egg and mix with lemon juice.

Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.

Place the coated chicken nuggets on the prepared baking sheet.

Drizzle olive oil over the nuggets for added crispiness.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown.

Alternatively, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry the nuggets until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

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