Quick and Simple Baked Chicken Nuggets
Quick and Simple Baked Chicken Nuggets deliver tender, juicy bites wrapped in a crisp panko-Parmesan crust with a gentle garlic and herb note from ranch and parsley. They’re kid-friendly yet satisfying for adults, ideal for weeknight dinners or casual game-day snacking. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces for a crunchy, cheesy finish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook16 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick and Simple Baked Chicken Nuggets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, set a wire cooling rack on top, and coat it with cooking spray.
- 2
Place the chicken in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add the ranch dressing, seal the bag, and shake to coat the chicken evenly.
- 3
Combine panko, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and parsley in a bowl, then pour the mixture into the bag with the chicken. Seal and shake until thoroughly coated. Remove the chicken from the bag and arrange it in a single layer on the rack.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Turn the broiler to high and broil until crispy, about 1 minute.
- Calories 732.11 kcal High 37%
- Protein 48.83 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 33.95 g 12%
- Total Fat 44.36 g High 57%
- Saturated Fat 5.7 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.66 mg High 41%
- Sodium 499.82 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.48 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 177.89 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 12.99 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 10.6 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Quick and Simple Baked Chicken Nuggets is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 31 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Dried Parsley, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 732.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick and Simple Baked Chicken Nuggets made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick and Simple Baked Chicken Nuggets?
- About 31 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 16 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 732.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick and Simple Baked Chicken Nuggets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Quick and Simple Baked Chicken Nuggets healthy?
- Quick and Simple Baked Chicken Nuggets has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 732.11 calories and 48.83 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 499.82 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.7 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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