Adults will enjoy this recipe for a tasty appetizer, too! Serve warm, with your favorite dipping sauces if desired. You can replace the chicken with fish, it is just as delicious!
This recipe recommends coating chicken breast pieces in a blend of hot sauce and butter. If you prefer less heat, you can easily swap the hot sauce for a milder option like garlic sriracha or English mustard. Instead of using a traditional flour and egg mixture, these chicken nuggets are coated in breadcrumbs, delivering extra crunch and skipping the need for deep frying. Baked in the oven for 25-30 minutes, they’re a healthier alternative to classic fried nuggets.
Pair these crispy nuggets with a homemade potato salad, or enjoy them on their own with tomato sauce and a sweet chili dip. Don’t wait
Crispy chicken nuggets paired with a delicious dipping sauce are an irresistible treat for most! Give these a try—you won’t regret it. Prefer something different? Swap the chicken for fish to shake things up! too long to dig in—these crunchy nuggets are best savored fresh out of the oven!
Home-made Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts deboned and skinless)
- 1 cup toasted crumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsps Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup chilli sauce of your choice
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius / 392 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, trim the chicken breast then cut the chicken into nugget pieces.
- In a small bowl mix together the crumbs, parmesan, salt, garlic powder and Italian seasonings.
- In another small bowl, pour in hot sauce and melted butter. Whisk to combine.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the hot sauce/butter and then roll them around in the crumb mixture. Make sure they are well coated.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the nuggets are golden brown and fully cooked.
- If the nuggets aren't crispy enough, pop them under the grill for an extra minute or two.