This baked chicken nugget recipe is only 4 ingredients! Easy to make and tastes incredible! Did I mention they are picky eater approved?
Finding quick and easy dinner recipes can be a struggle. Especially when you are dealing with a picky eater. Since making this recipe, we have since conquered to picky eater syndrome with our kiddo, but we still make homemade chicken nuggets on a regular basis!
They are SO GOOD. Bonus is that they only call for four ingredients; chicken, buttermilk, croutons, and Parmesan cheese! Did I mention the prep time is only ten minutes?! That makes these a killer weeknight dinner. Ten minutes of prep and into the oven. Every busy parents dream dinner.
Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets
I mentioned that the ingredient list with this recipe is minimal. This means it is super important you purchase quality ingredients. Opt for the cheesy garlic croutons and always use fresh grated Parmesan if you can.
What You Need:
- Chicken breast
- Cheese Garlic Croutons, crushed
- Parmesan cheese
- Buttermilk
Step by Step Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking tray with foil and lightly mist with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place the buttermilk into a shallow dish. Mix the croutons and Parmesan cheese into a separate shallow dish.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the buttermilk followed by the crouton mixture. Make sure they are well coated.
- Place in a single layer on your baking tray.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Flip halfway through for an evenly crisp nugget.
Tips for this recipe:
- Let the oven preheat fully before baking.
- Use an oven safe baking sheet to help get even crispier chicken.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper for added flavor, if desired.
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Baked Chicken Nuggets- Only 4 Ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast
- 1-1/4 cup cheese garlic croutons crushed
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking tray with foil and lightly mist with cooking spray. Set aside.
- 2. Place the buttermilk into a shallow dish. Mix the croutons and Parmesan cheese into a separate shallow dish.
- 3. Dip the chicken pieces into the buttermilk followed by the crouton mixture. Make sure they are well coated.
- 4. Place in a single layer on your baking tray.
- 5. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip halfway through for an evenly crisp nugget.
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Karina says
Oh My Jesseca, this recipe looks so good :)! I cant wait to try it! Yumm! BTW: Your blog is looking awesome I love the new design!
Jesseca says
Thanks Karina! I feel like I haven’t seen you in ages!
Melanie says
I just licked my computer screen. Those look so good!
Jesseca says
Thanks Melanie! Sooooooo sad your 12 dates of christmas are over, but looking forward to some New York posts from you!!