Baked Chicken Nugget Recipe
Crunchy baked chicken nuggets are made with a cornflake coating for nuggets that are crispy outside and tender inside. This recipe is perfect for weeknights and can be made in just 30 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 299kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 ½ cups cornflakes crushed
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1” pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and set an oven-safe wire rack in a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Place cornstarch in a shallow dish.3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Add the beaten eggs to a second shallow dish.2 large eggs
- Stir together crushed cornflakes, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper in a third shallow dish.2 ½ cups cornflakes, ½ cup grated parmesan, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Coat chicken piece in cornstarch, then dip in egg, then coat in cornflake mixture. Repeat with remaining chicken.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- Transfer to the cooling rack atop the baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the top of the nuggets with canola oil spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Notes
- Boneless skinless chicken breast: I recommend trimming of excess fat before using the chicken breast.
- Parmesan cheese: The cheese adds flavor, but you can omit it if you would like to make the nuggets dairy-free.
- Kosher salt: Use half of the amount of salt if using table salt. You can vary the seasonings in the coating.
- Feel free to add or subtract spices to suit your tastes.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 696IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 6mg