Healthy Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these healthy homemade chicken nuggets are made with simple wholesome ingredients and baked instead of fried.
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
500 g
egg
1 piece
milk
60 ml
all-purpose flour
60 g
whole wheat breadcrumbs
120 g
olive oil
30 ml
garlic powder
5 g
paprika
5 g
salt
3 g
black pepper
2 g
Instructions
Prepare chicken
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized nugget pieces, about 2-3 cm each.
Prepare breading station
Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg and milk mixture, and one with seasoned breadcrumbs.
Coat chicken pieces
Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then dip in egg mixture, and finally coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Bake chicken nuggets
Place coated nuggets on the baking sheet, lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serve
Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness. Do not microwave.
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