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Healthy Homemade Chicken Nuggets on a wire rack.
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Healthy Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken

Healthy homemade chicken nuggets with ground chicken! These baked chicken nuggets are crispy, kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken nuggets recipe, healthy chicken nuggets, healthy chicken nuggets with ground chicken, healthy homemade chicken nuggets, homemade ground chicken nuggets
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Shawna Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground chicken or ground chicken breast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 large egg
  • olive oil spray

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the ground chicken to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and gently mix to combine.
  • In a shallow bowl, thoroughly mix the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg.
  • Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to evenly portion the chicken mixture. Roll each scoop into a ball, then press down slightly to form nugget shapes.
  • Dip each nugget into the egg mixture, then gently press it into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated on both sides.
  • Place the coated nuggets on the prepared sheet pan. Lightly spray the tops of the nuggets with olive oil spray for maximum crispiness.
  • Bake the chicken nuggets at 425°F for 8-10 minutes. Then, flip the nuggets, spray again with olive oil, and bake for another 8-10 minutes, until golden and fully cooked, when the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let the chicken nuggets slightly cool, and enjoy!

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Notes

Breadcrumb Options: You can swap the panko breadcrumbs with regular breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes, gluten-free breadcrumbs, or Italian-style breadcrumbs. If using Italian breadcrumbs, reduce the added seasonings in this recipe by half.
Serving: This recipe makes about 16-18 chicken nuggets.
 
WW Points: 2 points per serving; each serving is about 4 chicken nuggets
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Nutrition

Serving: 4 chicken nuggets | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 86.8mg | Sodium: 471mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1.2g