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Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan Herb Crust

Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan Herb Crust deliver tender bites of chicken wrapped in a crisp, cheesy coating boosted by basil and thyme. The buttery finish helps the breading brown beautifully, giving every piece a satisfying crunch. Serve these for family dinners, game-day snacks, or weeknight meals with your favorite dipping sauces.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan Herb Crust
  1. 1

    Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Cut the chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan, basil, thyme, and salt. Place the melted butter in a separate bowl or dish for dipping.

  4. 4

    Dip the chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat them with the bread crumb mixture.

  5. 5

    Arrange the well-coated chicken nuggets in a single layer on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake the nuggets in the preheated oven until browned and the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve and enjoy.