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Homemade chicken nuggets with a bowl of homemade ranch sauce and potato wedges.
Lindsay Lehrer

Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets

Hey mamas, if you’re juggling a busy schedule but want to serve something healthy that your kids will love, these homemade baked chicken nuggets are perfect! They’re made with real ingredients and are super budget-friendly. Here’s the updated recipe:
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Kid-friendly, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Family-style, Healthy
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless ground chicken breast
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs divided
  • ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Avocado oil cooking spray

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment papper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, half the Italian breadcrumbs, Panko breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the chicken mixture into nugget-sized pieces.
  4. Place the remaining Italian breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll each nugget in the breadcrumbs, making sure they are evenly coated.
  5. Arrange the nuggets on the prepared baking sheet and coat with avocado oil cooking spray.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through spraying with cooking spray again, until golden brown and fully cooked.
  7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and watch your kids devour them!

Notes

These nuggets are simple to make, full of flavor, and much healthier than the processed versions you’d find at a fast food place. Plus, you know exactly what’s going into them! ?