Homemade Ground Chicken Nuggets
Homemade ground chicken nuggets that are crispy, juicy, and kid-approved. Healthier than takeout and ready in under 30 minutes.
Print Pin Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $8–10
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Parchment paper
- 3 shallow bowls
- 1 Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 large egg beaten
- ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil for spraying nuggets
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs for coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour for coating
- 2 large eggs beaten, for coating
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder for coating
- ½ teaspoon paprika for coating
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and seasonings. Shape into nuggets.
- Set up breading station with flour, egg, and panko.
- Dredge nuggets in flour, egg, then panko.
- Bake at 400°F 12–15 min, flipping halfway, until golden and 165°F inside.
- Let shaped nuggets chill 30 min before breading for best texture.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.4mg