Baked Chicken Nuggets by @spinachandbacon

35 min

4 servings

🍗

450 g

Ground chicken

🫙

Spices

🧀

50 g

Parmesan

🌾

Breading

🥑

15 ml

Avocado oil

🥫

Maple mustard sauce

🥦

360 g

Broccoli

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Combine
    • ground chicken
    • grated Parmesan cheese
    • garlic powder

    Combine the ground chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.

  3. Mix
    • ground chicken
    • grated Parmesan cheese
    • garlic powder

    Mix the chicken mixture gently until the seasonings and cheese are evenly distributed.

  4. Whisk
    • egg
    • panko breadcrumbs

    Whisk the egg in one large mixing bowl and place the panko breadcrumbs in the second large mixing bowl.

  5. Shape
    • ground chicken

    Shape the seasoned chicken into about 20 bite-size nugget pieces, using approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture for each nugget.

  6. Dip
    • egg
    • panko breadcrumbs
    • Ground chicken

    Dip each chicken nugget into the whisked egg, then coat it completely with panko breadcrumbs.

  7. Arrange
    • avocado oil spray
    • Ground chicken

    Arrange the breaded chicken nuggets in a single layer on one prepared baking sheet and spray them lightly with avocado oil spray.

  8. Toss
    • broccoli florets
    • avocado oil

    Toss the broccoli florets with avocado oil in a large mixing bowl, then spread them on the second prepared baking sheet.

  9. Bake
    • broccoli florets
    • Ground chicken

    Bake the chicken nuggets and broccoli for 20 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through cooking.

  10. Bake
    • ground chicken

    Continue baking the chicken nuggets for up to 5 minutes if needed, until browned and their internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  11. Whisk
    • Dijon mustard
    • maple syrup

    Whisk the Dijon mustard and maple syrup together in a small bowl until the maple mustard sauce is smooth.

  12. Serve
    • Dijon mustard
    • maple syrup
    • broccoli florets

    Serve the baked chicken nuggets hot with maple mustard sauce and roasted broccoli.

Baked Chicken Nuggets by @spinachandbacon

35 min

4 servings

🍗

450 g

Ground chicken

🫙

Spices

🧀

50 g

Parmesan

🌾

Breading

🥑

15 ml

Avocado oil

🥫

Maple mustard sauce

🥦

360 g

Broccoli

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper
  2. Step 2/12

    Combine the ground chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.

    🍗ground chicken
    🧀grated Parmesan cheese
    🧄garlic powder
    🧅onion powder
    🌶️paprika
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🧀box grater
  3. Step 3/12

    Mix the chicken mixture gently until the seasonings and cheese are evenly distributed.

    🍗ground chicken
    🧀grated Parmesan cheese
    🧄garlic powder
    🧅onion powder
    🌶️paprika
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣large mixing bowl
  4. Step 4/12

    Whisk the egg in one large mixing bowl and place the panko breadcrumbs in the second large mixing bowl.

    🥚egg
    🥖panko breadcrumbs
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄whisk
    🥄measuring cups
  5. Step 5/12

    Shape the seasoned chicken into about 20 bite-size nugget pieces, using approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture for each nugget.

    🍗ground chicken
    🥄measuring spoons
    🍳baking sheet
  6. Step 6/12

    Dip each chicken nugget into the whisked egg, then coat it completely with panko breadcrumbs.

    🥚egg
    🥖panko breadcrumbs
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥢tongs
  7. Step 7/12

    Arrange the breaded chicken nuggets in a single layer on one prepared baking sheet and spray them lightly with avocado oil spray.

    🥑avocado oil spray
    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper
  8. Step 8/12

    Toss the broccoli florets with avocado oil in a large mixing bowl, then spread them on the second prepared baking sheet.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🥑avocado oil
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper
  9. Step 9/12

    Bake the chicken nuggets and broccoli for 20 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through cooking.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🍳baking sheet
    🥢tongs
  10. Step 10/12

    Continue baking the chicken nuggets for up to 5 minutes if needed, until browned and their internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

    🍗ground chicken
    🍳baking sheet
    🌡️instant-read thermometer
  11. Step 11/12

    Whisk the Dijon mustard and maple syrup together in a small bowl until the maple mustard sauce is smooth.

    🌼Dijon mustard
    🍁maple syrup
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄whisk
    🥄measuring spoons
  12. Step 12/12

    Serve the baked chicken nuggets hot with maple mustard sauce and roasted broccoli.

    🌼Dijon mustard
    🍁maple syrup
    🥦broccoli florets
    🥢tongs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Oils

Ingredients

Ground chicken, Spices, Parmesan, Breading, Avocado oil, Maple mustard sauce, Broccoli

Notes

Spices (a few simple spices, not specified), Parmesan (grated), Breading (quick breading, ingredients not specified), Avocado oil (for spraying), Maple mustard sauce (homemade, served alongside), Broccoli (roasted, served as a side)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein, Low sugar, Family-friendly

Calories

410 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 32g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Fat: 17g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 11g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 250mg, Iron: 2.5mg, Potassium: 560mg, Sodium: 680mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 75mg, Vitamin K: 120mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.6mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large mixing bowl, baking sheet, parchment paper, box grater, measuring cups, measuring spoons, whisk, tongs, instant-read thermometer

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Family meal, Meal prep, Lunch

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@spinachandbacon

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Juicy, Crunchy

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Garlicky, Smoky, Tangy, Sweet

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave cooked chicken out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3-4 days (Cool within 2 hours,Store in an airtight container,Reheat chicken to 165°F (74°C)), freezer : 2-3 months (Freeze cooked nuggets in an airtight freezer-safe container,Freeze sauce separately,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating)