Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipes

Making and baking your own chicken nuggets is definitely much healthier and tastier than buying those frozen premade ones. Best of all, it's easy to do and you can customize the flavor and the shape of the nuggets however you like. Be sure not to overcook the nuggets as doing so will cause the inside to be all dried out and lose its flavors.

Below are some simple baked chicken nuggets recipes:

Recipe #1: Chessy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken breasts, boned and skinned
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons thyme
• 2 tablespoons basil
• 2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 teasppons salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions:

First of all, cut the chicken breasts into smaller pieces (1 1/2 inch each). Next, in a large bowl, add in the chicken pieces, cheese, salt, thyme, basil and bread crumbs. Combine and mix well. Dip the chicken pieces into the vegetable oil and coat them with the bread crumbs. Arrange the chicken pieces on a baking sheet in a single layer. Finally, bake them for 20 minutes at 400°F (204°C).

Recipe #2: Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts, skinned and boned
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried whole basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

First of all, cut the chicken in 1 inch size pieces. Next, in a mixing bowl, add in the fine bread crumbs, dried whole thyme, dried whole basil, grated parmesan cheese and salt. Combine and mix well. Dip the chicken pieces in melted butter and coat them with the bread crumb mixture on both sides. Arrange the chicken pieces on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (204°C). Serve and enjoy!