How to Make Spicy Chicken Nuggets - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of spicy foods and crave a delicious bite-sized snack, then you're in for a treat with this recipe for spicy chicken nuggets. These nuggets are crispy, juicy, and packed with a punch of flavor that will leave your taste buds singing. Whether you're preparing them for a game day appetizer, a family meal, or simply for a quick and tasty dinner, these spicy chicken nuggets will surely become a new favorite in your recipe arsenal.

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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, or more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place flour into a bowl. Place egg into a second bowl. Pour panko, red pepper flakes, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and chives into a third bowl with a lid; mix until combined.
  • Dip chicken strips in flour to dust them, dredge in egg, let excess egg drop off, and then place in panko mixture. Cover with the lid and shake until chicken is well coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    246 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 208mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 255mg