Homemade Chicken Nuggets With Ground Chicken
These Homemade Chicken Nuggets With Ground Chicken are my new go-to weeknight recipe when I want the entire family to eat the same dinner. As much as I love freezer aisle nuggets, these Homemade Chicken Nuggets With Ground Chicken are simple, delicious, and easy to make!
Nut Free, Gluten Free option, Egg Free, Soy Free
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: ~20 nuggets
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, divided (use Gluten Free, if needed, per ingredient notes)
- 4 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning, divided
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, if desired, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground chicken with ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning, smoked paprika, and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ½ cup panko breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning.
- Form the chicken into small nuggets, dipping in the panko mixture. Be sure to coat all surfaces well (both sides and the edges).
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serve warm with ketchup, honey mustard, buffalo sauce, ranch, etc. Enjoy!
Notes
I like to use this meat thermometer to test the internal temperature.