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Homemade Chicken Nuggets

These chicken nuggets get extra flavor from a crispy herb-and-Parmesan crust. They’re not just for kids! Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 308

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup butter, melted

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan, basil, thyme, and salt together well in a medium bowl. Put melted butter in a bowl or dish for dipping.
  4. Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat with the bread crumb mixture.
  5. Place the well-coated chicken nuggets on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a single layer.
  6. Bake nuggets in the preheated oven until browned and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 19gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 989mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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