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Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets

These crispy baked chicken nuggets are a total hit with kids and much healthier than the fried version.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 16, 2026
Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
35 minutes
Serves
4

When you have a busy household, you need meals that you can put together quickly without any fuss. These chicken nuggets are a staple in my house because they are simple to make and always get eaten up by the kids.

My top tip for this recipe is to make sure you cut your chicken into similar sizes so they all finish cooking at the same time. It keeps the meat juicy while the coating gets nice and crunchy in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a shallow bowl, mix together the panko, parmesan, garlic powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Place the beaten eggs in a separate shallow bowl.

  4. 4

    Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.

  5. 5

    Place the coated chicken pieces on your prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

  6. 6

    Drizzle the olive oil lightly over the nuggets.

  7. 7

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.

💡 Tips

Serve these with your favorite dipping sauce like honey mustard or ketchup. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat them in the oven to keep them crispy.

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