Greatest Baked Hen Nuggets

These do-it-yourself rooster nuggets are a better-for-you possibility that’ll have you ever skipping the drive-thru. You get a bit of 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, attempt our Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets or our Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets.

Why Our Recipe

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

Closeup of chicken nugget being dipped in ketchup.

We make these rooster nuggets on a regular basis in my home. Whereas I’m at it, I typically make a double batch and freeze some for later for straightforward dinners. They’re dipped in butter and coated in a flavorful breadcrumb and parmesan combination. You may as well use buttermilk rather than the butter. Buttermilk will give the rooster nuggets extra of a fried chicken taste.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients used to make chicken nuggets.

Hen Breasts: Boneless, skinless rooster breasts are nice for this recipe. Chop into bite-sized items.
Breadcrumbs: This recipe makes use of plain breadcrumbs, however you possibly can 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 rooster with the breadcrumbs.

Breadcrumbs

Plain breadcrumbs are used on this recipe as a result of they’re simple to search out and inexpensive, however you possibly can completely use your favourite. Panko breadcrumbs are an alternative choice, that are bigger and supply a crunchier texture. Crushed cereal like cornflakes and even crushed crackers work, too!

Dipping Sauce

We love a great dipping sauce so make sure to try 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 price it! You received’t need to return to the store-bought stuff!

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce: If you already know, you already know. 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 a bit of kick from the crimson 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 a bit of extra spicy from the new sauce, a bit of smoky, and never as sugar-sweet.

Chicken nuggets being scooped with a spatula from baking tray.

Freezer Directions

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

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