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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan Herb Crust, 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 DensityFair
- 43 / 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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- 5
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Cut the chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
- 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
Dip the chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat them with the bread crumb mixture.
- 5
Arrange the well-coated chicken nuggets in a single layer on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- 6
Bake the nuggets in the preheated oven until browned and the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- 7
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 386.74 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 25.54 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 18.78 g 7%
- Total Fat 22.73 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 12.93 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 130.14 mg High 43%
- Sodium 655.52 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.68 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 113.34 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.39 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 270.7 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 1.83 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan Herb Crust is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Butter, Dried Basil, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 386.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan Herb Crust made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Butter, Dried Basil, Dried Thyme, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan Herb Crust?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 386.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan Herb Crust easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan Herb Crust healthy?
- Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan Herb Crust has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 386.74 calories and 25.54 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 655.52 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.93 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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