Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Achieving the ultimate crunch and flavor in our crispy baked chicken nuggets is a result of a carefully crafted blend of ingredients. The star of the show is the panko breadcrumbs, known for their light and airy texture that provides the perfect coating. Combine them with olive oil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne pepper, and you've got a seasoning mix that adds layers of savory and slightly spicy flavors to every bite. Together, these ingredients create a coating that bakes into a crispy and golden exterior while keeping the chicken moist and tender on the inside.

INGREDIENTS:

1½ cups (90g) panko breadcrumbs

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. paprika

½ tsp. garlic powder

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

2 eggs

2 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk

1 lb. (450g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

 Place the breadcrumbs on a large baking sheet and spray with a little olive oil. Place in the oven and bake for 2 minutes, stir the breadcrumbs and return to the oven to bake for a further 2-3 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Transfer the breadcrumbs to a bowl and add the salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

 In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and almond milk. Set aside.

Line the large baking sheet with baking paper and place a wire rack over it. Grease the rack with olive oil.

 Dip each piece of chicken into the egg/milk mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture, until evenly coated. Place the chicken directly onto the wire rack.

 Generously spray the tops of the chicken nuggets with olive oil spray. Place the chicken into the hot oven to bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and golden.

Serve the chicken nuggets with your favorite sauce (not included in the nutritional breakdown).

Serves 4