Description
A delicious and guilt-free recipe for healthy chicken nuggets that are easy to make and perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray or olive oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the coated chicken nuggets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Once all the chicken pieces are coated, lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or drizzle with a little olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the nuggets are golden brown, flipping them halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in some dried herbs like oregano or thyme into the breadcrumb mixture.
- You can also substitute the chicken with turkey for a different taste.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg