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Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets

Crispy, oven-baked chicken nuggets coated in a parmesan-panko crust for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • three shallow dishes or bowls
  • Medium Bowl
  • Mesh strainer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten and at room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top; lightly spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a medium bowl and pour the buttermilk over it; toss to coat and set aside to marinate briefly.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
  • Set up three more shallow dishes: one with the all-purpose flour, one with the melted butter, and one with the lightly beaten eggs, for a total of four dredging stations (flour, butter, eggs, breadcrumb mixture).
  • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk using a mesh strainer and allow excess liquid to drip off.
  • Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in melted butter, followed by the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly in the panko-parmesan mixture. Place coated pieces on the prepared wire rack.
  • Bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes, then turn each nugget and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
  • If you want extra crispness, broil for 1–3 minutes after baking, watching closely to avoid burning.

Notes

  • This yields about 4 servings depending on portion size.
  • Room-temperature eggs help the coating adhere better.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
  • Watch closely when broiling to prevent burning.