Meat and Poultry Chicken Baked and Roasted Oven Fried Homemade Chicken Nuggets 4.5 (1,876) 1,279 Reviews 113 Photos 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. Submitted by Teresa C. Rouzer Updated on July 26, 2023 Save Rate Print Share 113 113 113 113 113 Even the pickiest eaters won’t be able to get enough of this homemade chicken nugget recipe. How to Make Chicken Nuggets You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: What Are Chicken Nuggets Made Of? These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade chicken nugget recipe: Chicken: Three skinless, boneless chicken breasts will make about six servings. Bread crumbs: Use store-bought or homemade Italian seasoned bread crumbs. Cheese: You’ll need ½ cup of Parmesan cheese. Seasonings: Season the chicken nuggets with dried basil, dried thyme, and salt. Butter: Dip the nuggets in melted butter before coating them in bread crumbs. How to Make Chicken Nuggets In the Oven Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make chicken nuggets: Cut the chicken breasts into nuggets. Mix the bread crumbs, cheese, and seasonings. Dip the nuggets in melted butter, then coat them in the bread crumb mixture. Bake until the chicken is brown and cooked through. Allrecipes Video Test Kitchen Tips “With this recipe, you can get a couple dozen chicken nuggets for less than $10. You won’t find that at a drive-thru or in the freezer aisle.” You can make these chicken nuggets in your air fryer — just follow the recipe, but cut the cook time in half. “Use this recipe as a guide,” Nicole says. “You can flavor them however you like.” She suggests adding cayenne pepper for spicy nuggets or leave out the seasonings all together for a plain version. Nicole recommends flipping the nuggets halfway through the cook time, as one side may get crispier than the other. What to Serve With Chicken Nuggets Serve the chicken nuggets with ketchup or your favorite homemade dipping sauce – check out our Best Copycat Sauces From Your Favorite Restaurants for delicious inspiration. The nuggets also pair well with these homemade side dishes: Baked French Fries Classic Restaurant Caesar Salad Easy Roasted Broccoli How to Store Chicken Nuggets Store your leftover chicken nuggets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat in the microwave, in the oven, or in the air fryer. Can You Freeze Chicken Nuggets? Yes! You can freeze cooked chicken nuggets for up to three months. Reheat the nuggets in the oven to re-crisp them. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “I’m using crushed cool ranch Doritos for the coating for the Super Bowl … delicious,” says rdmelinda90. “Once a year treat and still healthier than store bought!” “These are delicious,” raves one Allrecipes community member. “I added some garlic and extra Parmesan cheese. My family LOVED them!” “These were great,” according to Kathryn. “I put the dry ingredients in a baggie so everything got coated, then flipped half way through cooking. They came perfect, crunchy outside but tender inside. Will definitely make it again!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Homemade Chicken Nuggets 4.5 (1,876) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Save Rate Print Share Ingredients 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, melted Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 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. 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. Bake nuggets in the preheated oven until browned and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 308 Calories 19g Fat 15g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 308 % Daily Value * Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 11g 57% Cholesterol 81mg 27% Sodium 989mg 43% Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 1g Protein 19g 39% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 142mg 11% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 237mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved