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Sheet Pan Chicken Nuggets

Crispy oven-baked nuggets with a simple three-step breading.

Sheet Pan Chicken Nuggets

Total

30 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Set up three bowls: flour mixed with half the salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with garlic powder, paprika, and remaining salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in the seasoned panko.

  5. 5

    Arrange nuggets in a single layer on the sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil.

  6. 6

    Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition per serving

Calories

480

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein42 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat16 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium720 mg

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