Crispy Baked Italian Garlic Parmesan Chicken Nuggets Recipe (7 Ingredients, 25 Minutes) Chicken Recipes Dinner Lunch Budget Recipes High Protein Recipes Italian Recipes Low Sugar Recipes

Chicken nuggets are always a family pleaser. This easy chicken nuggets recipe is seasoned with garlic, Parmesan and Italian spices then baked to crispy, golden perfection. Kids and adults will love them!

Here is your short shopping list for this high-protein recipe: boneless/skinless chicken thighs or breasts, butter, fresh garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt and dried Italian seasoning. The boneless chicken is first dipped into a garlic butter, then into a breadcrumb coating made with Parmesan cheese, garlic salt and Italian seasoning. The chicken is baked in the oven for about 15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

Serve this budget-friendly recipe with your favorite dipping sauces, like ranch, fry sauce, Cajun dipping sauce or copycat Chick-fil-a sauce. These crispy Italian-inspired chicken nuggets could be made ahead and reheated or even frozen. Be sure to read about the importance of protein in our diets.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into nuggets and patted dry
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the melted butter and garlic in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic salt and Italian seasoning. (Love garlic? Don't stop at the two cloves, measure it with your heart. You can use boneless chicken breast or thighs for this homemade nuggets recipe. Chicken thighs do tend to stay moister than breasts, so keep that in mind.)
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dip them into the melted butter and then dredge in the breadcrumbs. Put the chicken onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with any of the remaining garlic butter. 
3. Bake in a preheated 450-degree F oven for about 15 minutes or until chicken is crispy and cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature). Store any leftover nuggets in an airtight container in the fridge.

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