Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets
Enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken nuggets without the guilt. These oven-baked bites are a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Packed with savory seasonings and a crunchy coating, they are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 400 g Chicken Breast (fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 100 g Plain Flour
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 150 g Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- Salt (adjust to taste)
- Black Pepper (adjust to taste )
- Cooking Spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan-assisted) and lightly grease a baking tray with cooking spray or olive oil.
- 2
In a shallow dish, combine the plain flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
- 4
In a third shallow dish, spread out the breadcrumbs.
- 5
Coat each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 6
Place the coated chicken nuggets on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each piece.
- 7
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken nuggets with cooking spray or drizzle with a little olive oil.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through cooking.
- 9
Once cooked, remove from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.