Greatest Baked Hen Nuggets

These do-it-yourself hen nuggets are a better-for-you possibility that’ll have you ever skipping the drive-thru. You get just a little crunch from the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, and there’s no skimping on taste with our spice mix. Whip these up for the youngsters and your self. Adults love them too!

For extra tasty nuggets, strive our Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets or our Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets.

Why Our Recipe

Juicy hen breast and a flavorful breading (with cheese!) makes these nuggets the actual deal!
Straightforward to make and able to go in solely 35 minutes.
These nuggets are baked, so that you don’t must cope with the mess of deep-frying.

Closeup of chicken nugget being dipped in ketchup.

We make these hen nuggets on a regular basis in my home. Whereas I’m at it, I usually make a double batch and freeze some for later for simple dinners. They’re dipped in butter and coated in a flavorful breadcrumb and parmesan combination. You can even use buttermilk instead of the butter. Buttermilk will give the hen nuggets extra of a fried chicken taste.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients used to make chicken nuggets.

Hen Breasts: Boneless, skinless hen breasts are nice for this recipe. Chop into bite-sized items.
Breadcrumbs: This recipe makes use of plain breadcrumbs, however you’ll be able to swap for Italian, Panko, and even crushed crackers.
Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated has a greater texture, however pre-grated can work in a pinch.
Melted Butter: Used to coat the hen with the breadcrumbs.

Breadcrumbs

Plain breadcrumbs are used on this recipe as a result of they’re simple to seek out and reasonably priced, however you’ll be able to completely use your favourite. Panko breadcrumbs are another choice, that are bigger and supply a crunchier texture. Crushed cereal like cornflakes and even crushed crackers work, too!

Dipping Sauce

We love an excellent dipping sauce so remember to take a look at a few of our do-it-yourself favorites:

Homemade Ranch: This creamy ranch is made with buttermilk, mayo, lemon, and herbs. It’s so easy, and it’s value it! You received’t wish to return to the store-bought stuff!

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce: If , . This sauce is all the pieces you need in a dipping sauce—it’s candy, tangy, and smoky.

Homemade Barbecue Sauce: This barbecue sauce is nice, smoky, and has just a little kick from the pink pepper flakes. Some barbecue sauces are too candy, however with this one, you get simply sufficient tang and spice.

Crazy Good Comeback Sauce: This sauce is just like the older sibling to the Chick-fil-A copycat. She’s just a little extra spicy from the new sauce, just a little smoky, and never as sugar-sweet.

Chicken nuggets being scooped with a spatula from baking tray.

Freezer Directions

Put together the hen nuggets as directed by breading them and putting them onto a baking sheet. As a substitute of baking, simply pop the baking tray into the freezer. As soon as frozen, switch them to a resealable plastic freezer bag.

When you’re able to eat, simply pop them again onto a baking sheet and bake in a 400 diploma F oven for 30-35 minutes. These hen nuggets will keep good within the freezer for 1 to 2 months.