Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
The Chicken Nuggets
-
1
pound
boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
-
¾
cup
all-purpose flour
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2
large
eggs
-
1
tablespoon
Dijon mustard
-
2
cups
panko breadcrumbs
-
1 ½
teaspoons
kosher or sea salt
-
½
teaspoon
ground black pepper
-
½
teaspoon
onion powder
-
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
a pinch
cayenne pepper (optional)
-
cooking spray
for coating
The Honey Mustard
-
3
tablespoons
Dijon mustard
-
2
tablespoons
honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with a wire rack coated in cooking spray.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then distribute the remaining seasonings into the bowls.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumbs, placing them on the wire rack.
- Spray the nuggets with cooking spray and bake for 13-16 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
- Whisk together Dijon and honey for the dipping sauce and serve with the chicken nuggets.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
286
Total fat
4g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
26g
Sodium
480mg
Cholesterol
118mg
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