Chicken Nuggets

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/crispy-baked-chicken-nuggets/

Prep time45 minutes

Description

Ingredients

1 1⁄2CupPanko
1 1⁄2TablespoonOlive Oil
1TeaspoonSalt
1TeaspoonGround Black Pepper
1TeaspoonOnion Powder
1TeaspoonPaprika
1⁄2TeaspoonGarlic Powder
1⁄4TeaspoonCayenne
1 Egg
1TablespoonMilk
1PoundChicken Breasts (cut into 1" cubes)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
1.Combine the panko and oil in a frying pan and toast over medium heat until golden brown. Transfer panko into a shallow dish and allow to cool.
2.To the breadcrumbs add salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Set aside. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Set aside.
3.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a metal rack. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
4.Dip each chicken cube into the egg mixture, then use a tong to grab each chicken nugget and toss into the breadcrumb mixture to completely coat with breadcrumbs. Use tongs to transfer to the wire rack, placing about 1 inch apart.
5.Generously spray the tops of the chicken nuggets with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and temp reaches 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer.