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
- 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
- Protein 48.83 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.95 g Moderate
- Total Fat 44.36 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.7 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 122.66 mg High
- Sodium 499.82 mg High
- Fiber 1.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.8 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.48 g Low Source
- Calcium 180.82 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source
- Potassium 12.99 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 8.23 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.89 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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