Cheesy Chicken Nuggets

These cheesy chicken nuggets are made with a handful of kitchen staples! Crispy and cheesy, these delicious chicken nuggets are a flavorful, kid-friendly recipe that the whole family will love. It's the perfect weeknight dinner, made in under 40 minutes and freezer-friendly!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings to 6 servings

Calories 515kcal

Author Carmy

Ingredients

For the Nugget Mixture

1 pound ground chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Breading

1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

For Everything Else

2 eggs beaten
cooking spray

Instructions

Heat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, and olive oil.
Set up your station with one plate holding the panko breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan and one plate with the beaten eggs.
Using a large cookie scoop or a tablespoon scoop, scoop and shape the chicken mixture into chicken nugget shaped balls (slightly oval and slightly flattened). Each chicken nugget should be around 2 tablespoons.
Dip the chicken into the egg wash and then into the panko breading before placing it onto the parchment-lined sheet pan. Continue with the remaining ground chicken until all the chicken mixture is used.
Spray the chicken nuggets with some cooking spray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes on the middle rack of the oven. Flip the chicken nuggets and spray again, then bake for another 10 to 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and are golden and crispy.

Notes

Avoid overmixing or overpacking the chicken nugget mixture, or the nuggets will be dense.

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