Baked chicken nuggets are a light and flavorful way to enjoy delicious chicken and are a great alternative to traditional fried chicken nuggets. Baking them creates a crispy and light crust without the heaviness of frying.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 2 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 519.08 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 45.04 (g) of which sugars 2.82 (g)
- Proteins 30.51 (g)
- Fat 24.71 (g) of which saturated 6.52 (g)of which unsaturated 9.55 (g)
- Fibers 2.32 (g)
- Sodium 963.72 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for 2 people
- 7 oz chicken
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- to taste salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch rosemary
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Tools
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Baking tray
Procedure
To prepare crispy outside and soft inside nuggets, I recommend using chicken breast, this way the final result will be better. If you want to use chicken thighs or drumsticks, I recommend removing the skin and tendons for a softer result.
First, you need to cut the chicken into fairly uniform chunks, I recommend pieces that are 0.5 to 1 inch thick and 1 to 1.5 inches long.
Make sure the thickness is as uniform as possible; otherwise, some thicker pieces might not cook perfectly in the center during baking.
After cutting the chicken into bites, proceed with the outer breading. First, roll them in flour so they are evenly covered all over the surface.
Continue by breaking an egg into a bowl and beat it with a fork until the yolk and white are mixed, then dip the chicken bites into it.
I recommend dipping the bites a few at a time and not all at once to avoid removing the flour coating and ending up with a sticky, grainy batter separated from the chicken.
We’re at the final step, for the final breading, I recommend breadcrumbs, which will easily adhere to the chicken nuggets and become crispy quickly during baking,
Now that the chicken nuggets are ready, place them on a baking tray without overlapping them and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25 minutes. For a golden color, turn them halfway through and use the grill function at the end of baking.
Your baked chicken nuggets are ready!
Plating Tips:
I recommend serving these delicious baked chicken nuggets with a tasty dressing. If you like flavorful sauces, you can prepare homemade aioli, basil mayonnaise, or a sweet and sour sauce.
Wine Pairing for Chicken Nuggets:
The ideal pairing with these baked chicken nuggets is a dry and aromatic white wine that can enhance the flavor of the meat and breading. You can serve this recipe with Gewurztraminer or Pinot Grigio.
