Description
Delight in the crispy, golden-brown goodness of homemade Chicken Nuggets that evoke nostalgia and comfort with every bite. These juicy morsels, coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, are perfect for game night, family dinners, or a relaxing evening at home. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces to elevate your experience and leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: whisk eggs in one bowl and mix panko breadcrumbs with minced garlic in another.
- Dip each piece of chicken into egg, then coat it with panko breadcrumbs before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- While baking, whisk together soy sauce and honey for the dipping sauce.
- Serve nuggets hot, drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 nuggets (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg