Homemade Italian Breaded Chicken Nuggets

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Homemade Italian Breaded Chicken Nuggets recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 -3 chicken breasts , cut in nugget sized pieces
	1/4 cup peanut oil
	1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

307

Sugar

Fat

11g

Homemade Italian Breaded Chicken Nuggets are a delicious and simple recipe to make at home. The recipe requires only chicken breasts, peanut oil, and Italian breadcrumbs, which can be easily found at any grocery store. The breadcrumbs provide an added crunch to the chicken nuggets, while the peanut oil makes them crispy and delicious when baked in the oven. It can be a perfect snack or serve as a meal with some side dishes. These chicken nuggets are much healthier compared to the ones available in fast food chains.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
2.	In a bowl mix peanut oil and Italian breadcrumbs.
3.	Cut chicken breasts into nugget sized pieces.
4.	Dredge chicken pieces in breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
5.	Place chicken nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6.	Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
7.	Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

These Italian breaded chicken nuggets are delicious and crispy.

They are easy and quick to make, and a healthier alternative to fast food nuggets.

CONS

These nuggets require a little bit of prep work, but the taste is worth it.

They are high in calories and fat, and should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is important for building and repairing muscles and tissues.
Breadcrumb coating helps to give it an extra crunch, but it also increases the calories and fat content.