Description
Homemade Chicken Nuggets for Lunch Boxes are a delightful and healthy twist on a childhood favorite. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these nuggets are perfect for busy parents looking to whip up something nutritious and delicious. Ideal for meal prep, they can be enjoyed with various dipping sauces, making lunchtime fun and exciting for kids and adults alike. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will satisfy everyone?s cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? tsp pepper
- Ketchup (for dipping)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. In one bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- 4. Dip each chicken piece in flour, then egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- 5. Arrange the breaded nuggets on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- 6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg