Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumbs. The seasonings in this recipe are spot on. You shouldn’t need it. It’s a game changer! Thank you Ambitious Kitchen . I’m so glad you’re finding recipes here that you love enjoy the cinnamon rolls and the jerk chicken (two of my favs!). Feel free to use a gluten free panko breadcrumb if you can find them. LOVE! I even use a similar method for my. You don’t need to defrost them before reheating. My family of 5 (and one of my 3 kiddos who is picky) LOVED these. You can serve as-is, or dish it up over rice or a salad to soak up the tasty mustard sauce! being baked and b.) Bake for 2 minutes, then stir breadcrumbs (or just give the pan a shake) and then bake for 2-3 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Very crispy and delicious. I would definitely bring it down to 1/2 tsp of salt – or less! Or eat by itself Perfect dinner for the kiddos . Place in a single layer on two 15x10x1-in. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and temp reaches 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer. Another reason I love them? Would highly recommend making these! My son loves these chicken nuggets so much he would eat them for every meal. Thanks for the great recipe Monique! In a large skillet, cook the chicken, garlic salt, pepper and chili powder in butter until chicken is no longer pink. I still can see the scar post-birth and that’s one of the reasons why I’ll always remember making these delicious little tender bites. They did not let me down. The leftovers are getting tossed into a Caesar salad for my teenage daughter’s lunch tomorrow. Was pleasantly surprised by how well they reheated too. About Nora Add a healthy twist to a restaurant favorite with this easy recipe for Crispy Homemade Baked Falafel. Wait for the nuggets to cool completely before freezing them (otherwise your freezer could heat up too much and affect the other frozen goods in there). So happy to hear that! I will be making these again . Second time making these in two weeks. The chicken nuggets were easy to make, crispy and very tasty!! Amazing! Crispy. Outrageously good. I skipped the step of toasting the bread crumbs in the beginning and they still came out crunchy. You can’t only bread chicken but pretty much anything using this method! The nuggets need to freeze prior to coating them in the breading and need at least 30 minutes in the freezer, but its better to plan the day before just in case. Great chicken nuggets can’t wait until the weekend to see if my granddaughter likes them. Obsessed is an understatement. Grab these recipes for your next weeknight dinner: Balsamic Herb Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables, Spicy Cashew Thai Chickpea Broccoli Salad, Roasted Sweet Potato & Arugula Salad with Turmeric Honey Mustard Yogurt Dressing. I had brined the chicken overnight in the fridge. Dip each chicken cube into the egg mixture, then use a tong to grab each chicken nugget and toss into the breadcrumb mixture to completely coat with breadcrumbs. Super simple to make and so crispy. So when I saw the recipe for this grown up version, I was pretty excited to try it. Toasting the bread crumbs makes a great difference. Just made these tonight for dinner and they were delicious!! Kids and husband loved and came Out super crispy, even on the wire rack probably should have flipped once halfway through to ensure both sides were as crispy. And LOVE the idea of adding to a Caesar salad – yum! This has become a regular go-to recipe in our home. My boyfriend who considers himself a chicken nugget expert was blown away! They were super easy to make, I already had the ingredients at home and they only took 30 minutes. This recipe is definitely a keeper! You could absolutely toast them earlier if you’d like . Hi Heather, yes you absolutely can! Such a great tip! Use chicken breasts, tenders or cutlets, or even use thighs or pork chops! Thanks so much for sharing it with us! When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Thank you!! I’ve tried a lot of recipes but all tested so blunt. So happy to hear that! Kid-friendly and adult approved! Roasting the panko before hand? Crunchy, tasty goodness!! ; Coat the cauliflower.Place beaten eggs into a small bowl. So happy to hear that! These give Chick-Fil-A a run for their money! Another amazing recipe! It’s a win-win! So glad they both loved these! I will definitely make these again. Now I share all my secrets to effortlessly great food here on my blog, bite-sized for home cooks just like me and you. Label the bag or container with the contents, today’s date AND the use-by time (the chicken nuggets are best eaten within 3 months). Absolutely! I made these for dinner tonight and they were awesome! Would using the convection setting on my oven help? Made with lots of love and spices ♥︎PRIVACY POLICY | ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT |As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Could I follow this exact recipe but use chicken tenders instead of cut up chicken breasts? If you try them again feel free to leave out the cayenne and up any of the other spices. Absolutely! My whole family loved them, especially the kids. These are great and so easy to whip up. My husband always compares any other nuggets we eat to them and always says “they’re good, but not like yours” aka these. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and almond milk. So happy you loved them . My family and I loved this recipe! Such an easy, healthy and DELICIOUS nugget recipe. No more will I didn’t have Panko so I used my food processor to crush up salt and pepper kettle chips. 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