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
- 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
- Protein 25.54 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.78 g Moderate
- Total Fat 22.73 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.93 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 130.14 mg High
- Sodium 655.52 mg High
- Fiber 0.39 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.88 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.68 g Low Source
- Calcium 109.76 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.39 mg Moderate
- Potassium 270.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.03 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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