Baked Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets are a real kid-pleaser! Adults will enjoy this recipe for a tasty appetizer, too! Serve warm, with your favorite dipping sauces if desired.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan, basil, thyme, and salt together well in a medium bowl. Put melted butter in a bowl or dish for dipping.

Step 3

Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat with the bread crumb mixture. Place the well-coated chicken nuggets on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a single layer.

Step 4

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