How to Make Best and Easiest Chicken Nuggets - A Step-by-Step Guide

Best and Easiest Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets are a beloved staple in many households, loved by both kids and adults alike. They are crispy, juicy, and oh so satisfying to eat. However, making your own homemade chicken nuggets can seem daunting, but fear not! This recipe for the Best and Easiest Chicken Nuggets will have you making delicious, restaurant-quality nuggets right in your own kitchen.

These chicken nuggets are not only incredibly easy to prepare, but they also ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • ⅔ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Total Time: 31 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place a wire cooling rack on top and spray with cooking spray.
  • Put chicken into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add ranch dressing; seal and shake bag to coat chicken evenly.
  • Mix panko, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and parsley together in a bowl; pour into bag with chicken. Seal and shake bag to coat thoroughly. Remove from bag; place on rack in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Turn broiler on high; broil until crispy, about 1 minute.
  • Nutrition

    274 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 478mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 163mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 182mg