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Chicken Nuggets

A staple for any kid's party.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 Boneless Chicken Breasts and/or Boneless Thighs (each breast will yield about 10 nuggets)
  • 3-4 Chicken Thighs (each thigh will yield about 5-6 nuggets)
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Sugar

Breadcrumb Mixture

  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Dipping Sauces

  • Catsup
  • Sweet & Sour Sauce
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Ranch Dressing

Instructions
 

  • Clean, trim and cut Chicken into desired shapes and sizes. Breasts tend to yield 10 nuggets and thighs 5-6 nuggets.
  • Place chicken pieces in a mixing bowl then add Mayonnaise, Salt, Black Pepper and Onion Powder and blend to coat. Refrigerate marinating chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  • In mixing bowl place Panko Breadcrumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Onion Powder and Garlic Powder. Remove chicken from refrigerator and coat with Panko Breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place on a lightly greased sheet pan and bake in a 400℉ oven for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is golden and cooked through. Alternatively, you could also fry the chicken in vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Serve with dipping options: catsup, BBQ Sauce, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Honey Mustard or whatever your children like.
Keyword Chicken, Nuggets