Description
Crispy homemade chicken nuggets are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for celebrating Father’s Day. With a golden-brown crust and juicy chicken inside, this easy recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table. Paired with classic dipping sauces like ketchup and honey mustard, these nuggets will make Dad feel cherished on his special day. Get ready to create mouthwatering memories that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup honey mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces (approximately two inches each) and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs until thoroughly coated.
- Arrange breaded nuggets on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through for extra crispiness.
- Serve with ketchup and honey mustard for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 nuggets (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg