The Best Homemade Chicken Nuggets by @raziyyz

22 min

2 servings

🍗

450 g

Chicken breast

🧂

7.5 ml

Salt

🧄

7.5 ml

Garlic powder

🧅

7.5 ml

Onion powder

🥣

15 g

Corn flakes

🧀

5 g

Parmesan cheese

⚫

2.5 ml

Pepper

🌶️

2.5 ml

Paprika

🫒

5 ml

Olive oil

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cut
    • chicken breast

    Cut the 2 chicken breasts into even, bite-size nugget pieces.

  3. Season
    • chicken breast
    • salt

    Season the chicken pieces with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder.

  4. Crush
    • corn flakes

    Crush the 1/2 cup corn flakes into fine crumbs, leaving a few small pieces for crunch.

  5. Mix
    • corn flakes
    • Parmesan cheese
    • salt

    Mix the crushed corn flakes with Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder.

  6. Coat
    • chicken breast
    • corn flakes
    • Parmesan cheese

    Coat each seasoned chicken piece in the breadcrumb mixture and place the coated nuggets on the lined baking sheet.

  7. Brush
    • olive oil

    Brush or spray the nuggets with 1 tsp olive oil to help the coating become crisp.

  8. Bake
    • chicken breast

    Bake the nuggets for 12 minutes at 450°F (230°C), until golden and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.

  9. Air-fry
    • chicken breast
    • olive oil

    Alternatively, air-fry the oiled nuggets at 400°F (205°C) for 10 minutes, turning them halfway through.

  10. Serve
    • low-calorie dipping sauce
    • Chicken breast

    Serve the hot chicken nuggets with 1/4 cup low-calorie dipping sauce.

The Best Homemade Chicken Nuggets by @raziyyz

22 min

2 servings

🍗

450 g

Chicken breast

🧂

7.5 ml

Salt

🧄

7.5 ml

Garlic powder

🧅

7.5 ml

Onion powder

🥣

15 g

Corn flakes

🧀

5 g

Parmesan cheese

⚫

2.5 ml

Pepper

🌶️

2.5 ml

Paprika

🫒

5 ml

Olive oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/10

    Cut the 2 chicken breasts into even, bite-size nugget pieces.

    🍗chicken breast
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife

  3. Step 3/10

    Season the chicken pieces with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder.

    🍗chicken breast
    🧂salt
    🧄garlic powder
    🧅onion powder
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/10

    Crush the 1/2 cup corn flakes into fine crumbs, leaving a few small pieces for crunch.

    🥣corn flakes
    🥣mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/10

    Mix the crushed corn flakes with Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder.

    🥣corn flakes
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🌶️paprika
    🧄garlic powder
    🧅onion powder
    🥣shallow bowl

  6. Step 6/10

    Coat each seasoned chicken piece in the breadcrumb mixture and place the coated nuggets on the lined baking sheet.

    🍗chicken breast
    🥣corn flakes
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥣shallow bowl
    🍳baking sheet
    🥢tongs

  7. Step 7/10

    Brush or spray the nuggets with 1 tsp olive oil to help the coating become crisp.

    🫒olive oil
    🖌️oil brush
    🍳baking sheet

  8. Step 8/10

    Bake the nuggets for 12 minutes at 450°F (230°C), until golden and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.

    🍗chicken breast
    🍳baking sheet
    🥢tongs

  9. Step 9/10

    Alternatively, air-fry the oiled nuggets at 400°F (205°C) for 10 minutes, turning them halfway through.

    🍗chicken breast
    🫒olive oil
    🥢tongs

  10. Step 10/10

    Serve the hot chicken nuggets with 1/4 cup low-calorie dipping sauce.

    🥫low-calorie dipping sauce

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Seasoning, Grains, Dairy, Oil

Ingredients

Chicken breast, Salt, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Corn flakes, Parmesan cheese, Pepper, Paprika, Olive oil

Notes

Salt (for the nuggets, for the breadcrumb mix), Garlic powder (for the nuggets, for the breadcrumb mix), Onion powder (for the nuggets, for the breadcrumb mix), Corn flakes (or panko), Pepper (for the breadcrumb mix), Paprika (for the breadcrumb mix), Olive oil (for spraying or brushing before baking)

Allergens

Corn, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High-protein, Low-calorie, Low-carbohydrate

Calories

190 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 32g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fat: 4g, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugars: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 500mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 1mg, Potassium: 420mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg, Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg, Vitamin D: 0.1mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

22 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

cutting board, chef's knife, mixing bowl, shallow bowl, baking sheet, parchment paper, oil brush, tongs

Appliances

Oven, Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Game Day, Family Meal, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@raziyyz

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Tender, Juicy

Flavors

Savory, Garlicky, Oniony, Salty, Cheesy, Mildly smoky

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight container at or below 40°F (4°C),Reheat until the center reaches 165°F (74°C)), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container,Store airtight,Reheat from frozen in an oven or air fryer until hot throughout)