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Homemade Chicken Nuggets With Ground Chicken

Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken

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Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken Homemade chicken nuggets with ground chicken are an easy, wholesome answer to the drive through favorite. This recipe keeps the shopping list short, leans on everyday pantry spices, and bakes the nuggets instead of frying them, so they turn out crisp on the outside and juicy in the middle.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20 nuggets 1x

Ingredients

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Ground chicken mixture
1 lb ground chicken breast
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper

Breading ingredients
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp paprika
cooking spray

Instructions

1-Preheat oven to 400 degrees: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2-Start by making your breadcrumb mixture in: Start by making your breadcrumb mixture in a large plate or large bowl with low sides. Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and spices.
3-In another medium sized bowl, combine ground: In another medium sized bowl, combine ground chicken breast with parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and spices.
4-Next, beat eggs on a small plate: Next, beat eggs on a small plate or in a small bowl.
5-Set up your stations for making the: Set up your stations for making the chicken nuggets. You’ll need your bowl of ground chicken, your bowl of breading, and your beaten egg.
6-Using clean hands, form the ground chicken: Using clean hands, form the ground chicken into small nugget shapes. Coat with beaten egg, and then coat with breading mixture. (Makes about 20 nuggets depending on size)
7-Add formed and breaded chicken nuggets to: Add formed and breaded chicken nuggets to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
8-Bake nuggets in the oven for 20-25: Bake nuggets in the oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken nuggets are golden brown and completely cooked through, flipping at about 15 minutes. If you use a meat thermometer they should read at least 165 degrees.
9-Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and: Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!

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  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Method: bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 nuggets
  • Calories: 281kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1019mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 134mg