Best Easy Chicken Nuggets Recipes

Baked Chicken Nuggets with Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by Catherine McCord

Time 30m

Yield 20 nuggets

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, white or whole wheat
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

For the nuggets: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Place the panko, garlic powder, Italian herbs and salt in a separate shallow bowl and stir to combine.
One at a time, dip the chicken chunks in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs. (Keep one hand dry to help adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken.) Make sure the chicken chunks are completely coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Spray each nugget with nonstick spray. Bake until browned and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.
For the barbecue sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and paprika. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with the nuggets.

Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets (Easy) image

Provided by FlamingoSushi

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut chicken breasts into "nuggets"
Rinse and dry nuggets.
Put in bowl and coat with mayo.
Put potato flakes in different bowl and coat nuggets.
Place nuggets on baking sheet and put into oven for about 20 minutes or until done, flipping once to brown evenly.
Enjoy!

Easy Chicken Nuggets image

Provided by Christine Schnepp

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breast
oregano & paprika for seasoning; chicken
3 eggs
CRUMB MIXTURE
1 sleeve ritz crackers; crushed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
tsp garlic salt
tsp pepper
vegtable oil

Steps:

1. Season chicken 20 minutes beforehand. Pat dry. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with paprika and oregano. Combine crumb mixture. Beat eggs and dredge chicken pieces in egg mixture, shaking off excess. Coat chicken pieces with crumb mixture and set aside. Heat vegetable oil. Deep fry chicken pieces till golden brown. (Do not overcook as this will make the chicken nuggets dry!)

Easy Chicken Nuggets image

Provided by Catherine McCord

Yield Makes 24 nuggets

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound chicken breasts, boneless & skinless cut into chunks
1/4 cup old fashioned oats (also known as 5 minute oats)
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor until chicken is finely chopped and ingredients are combined.
Place the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl or on a plate and stir to combine.
With moistened hands, roll 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture between your palms and flatten it into a "nugget" shape.
Gently press nuggets into bread crumbs to evenly coat them.
Place nuggets on a cooling rack. Place cooling rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
Lightly spray nuggets with cooking spray.
Bake for 15 minutes and serve.
To freeze, place nuggets on a sheet tray after this step and freeze for one hour. Place nuggets in labeled freezer bags for up to 3 months. When ready to cook, follow the directions starting with step #6.
** If you want your nuggets to be golden brown, place under the broiler for 2 minutes after cooking.