Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Chili powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes add instant heat to these spicy baked chicken tenders that are a great replacement for deep-fried nuggets.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 246 Calories

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, or more as needed
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon dried chives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place flour into a bowl. Place egg into a second bowl. Pour panko, red pepper flakes, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and chives into a third bowl with a lid; mix until combined.

Step 3

Dip chicken strips in flour to dust them, dredge in egg, let excess egg drop off, and then place in panko mixture. Cover with the lid and shake until chicken is well coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).