Easy Chicken Nuggets
Homemade chicken nuggets made with ground chicken breast, seasoned with herbs and spices, then coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. A healthier alternative to store-bought nuggets that's perfect for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- •1 pound chicken breasts, boneless & skinless cut into chunks
- •¼ cup old fashioned oats (also known as 5 minute oats)
- •¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- •½ teaspoon garlic powder
- •¼ teaspoon onion powder
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- •1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- •grated
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 375° F.
5 min
- 2.
Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor until chicken is finely chopped and ingredients are combined.
5 min
- 3.
Place the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl or on a plate and stir to combine.
2 min
- 4.
With moistened hands, roll 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture between your palms and flatten it into a "nugget" shape.
10 min
- 5.
Gently press nuggets into bread crumbs to evenly coat them.
5 min
- 6.
Place nuggets on a cooling rack. Place cooling rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
3 min
- 7.
Lightly spray nuggets with cooking spray.
1 min
- 8.
Bake for 15 minutes and serve.
15 min
- 9.
To freeze, place nuggets on a sheet tray after this step and freeze for one hour. Place nuggets in labeled freezer bags for up to 3 months. When ready to cook, follow the directions starting with step #6.
60 min
- 10.
** If you want your nuggets to be golden brown, place under the broiler for 2 minutes after cooking.
2 min
