5-Ingredient Homemade Chicken Nuggets

These chicken nuggets are easy to make at home

Baked chicken nuggetsPhoto byM Henderson

There comes a point in every child's life when all they will want to eat is chicken nuggets. The fast-food variety is loaded with salt and may contain other unhealthy ingredients like artificial binders and preservatives. What's worse, as a matter of convenience, adults too often settle for a fast-food meal while picking up nuggets for the little ones. The whole thing can quickly become an unhealthy and expensive habit.

These chicken nuggets are easy to make and are a lot healthier because rather than frying in oil that has been used several dozen times, they are baked in the oven. The recipe calls for 1/2 a teaspoon of salt, but you control the salt as you desire.

The whole family will enjoy these.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs or Panko bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick butter, melted

Direction

1. Preheat oven to 400º F.
2. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
3. Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch squares.
4. Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl.
5. Dip chicken pieces into melted butter and then in the crumb mixture. Pat crumbs on to coat well.
6. Place nuggets on the prepared baking sheet without crowding.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Serve plain or with ketchup, barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, or other desired condiment.

Makes about 18 nuggets.

These chicken nuggets are perfect for a snack, meal, or for serving at a birthday party. Double or triple the recipe as needed.