Baked Chicken Nuggets
Homemade chicken nuggets that are crisp on the outside while moist and tender inside. It is easier to make than you think.
Servings: 4
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 piece lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into 2x2 inch pieces.
- Place the chicken in a bowl and then pour-in the buttermilk. Squeeze the lemon. Mix well. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 3 hours (The longer it marinates the better the texture gets).
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken.
- Manually press the chicken slices to flatten. Roll the chicken over the breadcrumbs. Make sure that the chicken is properly coated.
- Place a wire rack over a baking tray. Make sure that the wire rack can withstand high oven temperature. Arrange the chicken pieces over the wire rack.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes.
- Adjust the oven settings to broil. Let it stay for 3 to 5 minutes or until the color is light to golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve. Share and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1.7mg