Kids
Baked Chicken Nuggets
Tender chicken pieces are coated in a crisp breadcrumb crust and baked until golden. They’re mild, easy to eat, and perfect with a simple dipping sauce for kids.
20 minsPrep
18 minsCook
EasyDifficulty
430 kcal per serving34g protein 28g carbs 18g fat
Watch it madeTiffin Box · 4:55
Ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken breast300 g
- salt1/2 tsp
- white pepper1 pinch
- garlic powder1/2 tsp
- all-purpose flour1/3 cup
- eggs2
- milk2 tbsp
- fine breadcrumbs1 cup
- parmesan cheese, finely grated2 tbsp
- paprika1/2 tsp
- vegetable oil sprayas needed
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper; lightly spray the paper with oil.
- Cut the chicken into bite-size nugget pieces and season with salt, white pepper, and garlic powder.
- Set out three shallow bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs mixed with milk in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan and paprika in the third.
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the crumbs stick well.
- Arrange the nuggets on the tray in a single layer and spray the tops lightly with oil.
- Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Let the nuggets rest for 2 minutes before serving warm with ketchup, yogurt dip, or honey mustard.