Homemade Happy Hour

  • Cocktails
  • Mocktails
  • Recipes
  • My Book
  • Etsy Store
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Cocktails
  • Mocktails
  • Recipes
  • My Book
  • Etsy Store
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Cocktails
    • Mocktails
    • Recipes
    • My Book
    • Etsy Store
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe

    Modified: Jun 16, 2025 · Published: Mar 23, 2020 by Katy McAvoy

    I love when you share my recipes!

    128 shares

    This post contains affiliate links (paid links). Advertisements displayed on this website do not reflect endorsements or recommendations made by Mitten Girl LLC.

    Skip to Recipe
    Baked Chicken Nuggets.

    Breading doesn’t have to be a 3 step process and chicken nuggets don’t have to be something you buy pre-made in the freezer section. These easy, oven baked chicken nuggets take minutes to put together and your kiddos will love helping make them.

    Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

    Chicken nuggets sound simple enough to make, but there's nothing simple or fast about a 3 step breading process. And when it's a busy weeknight, getting dinner in the oven fast so I can move on to other things is really important.

    These oven baked chicken nuggets really are simple, crispy and delicious. I toss them in the oven (no air fryer required!) with a pan of frozen tater tots or french fries and get zero dinner complaints.

    Because we're skipping the step of dipping the chicken in egg mixture first, this recipe is great for those needing an egg-free option. We're also leaving out the flour dredge, so if you substitute the traditional Panko breadcrumbs for gluten-free Panko breadcrumbs you can easily make these gluten-free chicken nuggets.

    You have the option of making these nugget in a bowl or going the shake-and-bake method and shaking everything up together in a large plastic, zip top bag. This is a great way to get kids involved in cooking dinner since shaking dinner up in a bag isn't the usual way to prep a meal.

    While bbq sauce and ranch dressing are favorite dipping sauces for chicken nuggets, I highly recommend taking a few minutes to mix together my quick honey mustard dipping sauce. It's easy and delicious and only 3 ingredients! Find the recipe below on this page.

    How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets

    Raw, breaded, chicken cubes on a baking sheet.
    Raw chicken nuggets, breaded and on a wire rack ready for the hot oven.
    Finished oven baked chicken nuggets.
    After baking, the nuggets will come out crispy and browned.
    Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

    Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets

    Katy McAvoy
    These easy chicken nuggets bake up crispy in the oven using 4 ingredients including white meat chicken and panko bread crumbs.
    No ratings yet
    Print Recipe SaveSaved! Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings 4

    Equipment

    • Baking Sheet
    • Wire Rack
    • Parchment Paper
    • Chef's Knife

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
    • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
    • ½ teaspoon dried mustard
    • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt like Lawry’s

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 400 degrees. 
    • Prepare your pan: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Place a wire rack on top of the parchment paper. Spray rack with cooking spray. Set aside. 
    • Cut chicken breasts into 1 ½ inch cubes. 
      1 ½ lbs chicken breast
    • Place bread crumbs, dried mustard, and seasoned salt in a large zip close bag. 
      2 cups Panko bread crumbs, ½ teaspoon dried mustard, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
    • Add chicken cubes. Seal the bag, keeping plenty of air in it.
    • Holding it firmly at the top, shake the bag, tossing the chicken cubes around until they’re all coated in bread crumbs. 
    • Place the breaded chicken cubes on the prepared wire rack, making sure the nuggets don’t touch each other on the rack.
    • Spray the nuggets with cooking spray. 
    • Bake for 15-20 mins. or until chicken is cooked through.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6ouncesCalories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 40gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 998mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

    Make a Quick Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

    I LOVE making this sauce to go with these nuggets. Take a few minutes while the chicken nuggets are baking to mix up this delicious, 3 ingredient dipping sauce.

    Combine 1 cup mayo, ⅓ cup dijon mustard, and ⅓ cup honey in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with your nuggets!

    Sauce ingredients for chicken nuggets.

    Recipe Tips

    Do NOT rinse the chicken.

    Just cut it up and toss the cubes directly into the panko breadcrumbs. If you rinse the chicken the breadcrumbs won't stick well and this recipe won't work.

    Meal prep the chicken to save time.

    To help this dish come together even faster, chop raw chicken into cubes right after you buy it. Freeze it flat in a zip top bag and be one step closer to having dinner on the table.

    Stick to Panko bread crumbs.

    Panko breadcrumbs give the chicken nuggets a great crunch. Using any other kind of breadcrumbs (besides panko) will result in a less crispy nugget.

    Don't skip using a wire rack!

    Placing the nuggets directly onto the parchment-lined baking sheet will result in one side of the nuggets having soggy breading. The only way for them to turn out crispy on all sides is to place them on an oven-safe wire rack so the hot air of the oven can flow all around the chicken while baking.

    How long do you cook chicken nuggets in the oven?

    It takes 15-20 minutes. Because actual oven temperatures will vary, I recommend starting to check your nuggets after 15 minutes in a 400 degree oven. I use an instant read meat thermometer and insert it into a couple of the thickest nuggets. They're done when the thermometer reads 165 degrees.

    Crispy, Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets

    What to Serve with Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets

    Savory Parmesan Sweet Potato Chips
    Savory Parmesan Sweet Potato Chips
    Chili and Garlic Roasted Carrots
    Chili and Garlic Roasted Carrots

    Drink Pairings for Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets

    Serve a fun, flavorful drink to go with these oven backed chicken nuggets. Try an easy mocktail for the kids and a tiki cocktail for those wanting to imbibe.

    Mocktail for Kids
    Mocktails for Kids
    Easy Tiki Cocktail
    Easy Tiki Cocktail

    I love when you share my recipes!

    128 shares

    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com and Homemade Happy Hour. Since 2017, she's been crafting recipes for easy-to-make cocktails and delicious snacks while sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. AutismMama says

      January 23, 2021 at 11:32 am

      So fast and easy! I will never separate dip between multiple bowls again. Thanks for saving me so much time! I luv that this is super easy gluten free with GF crispy rice cereal for breading (and Lawry's is already GF).

      Reply
      • MittenGirl says

        January 23, 2021 at 12:25 pm

        So happy to hear this!!

        Reply
    Katy McAvoy, mixologist and photographer

    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

    More about me →

    Search

    Buy Homemade Happy Hour, a Cocktail Book

    Most Searched Recipes

    • Glass filled with mocktail drink and garnished with a cherry and orange slice.
      Easy and Delicious Mocktail for Kids (Without Sugary Soda)
    • Non Alcoholic Piña Colada Mocktails
      Piña Colada Mocktail (Without a Blender)
    • Glasses filled with red drinks and fruit, with a pitcher of red drinks in the background.
      Easy Pitcher Drinks - Large Batch Cocktails and Mocktails for a Party
    • A glass of coconut margarita.
      Coconut Margarita Recipe (On the Rocks)
    • BBQ Meatballs in a bowl, garnished with parsley.
      Easy Stove Top Barbecue Meatballs (No Grape Jelly)
    • A glass of pineapple old fashioned garnished with a pineapple wedge.
      Pineapple Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe 
    • Raspberry Peach Martini being poured through a strainer into a cocktail glass.
      12 Easy Vodka Cocktails for Summer 
    • Pineapple Vodka Martini
      Bright and Refreshing Pineapple Martini with Citrus
    • A coupe glass of strawberry lemon drop martini cocktail with a white sugar rim and strawberry slice garnish.
      Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini Cocktail
    • A small hand holding on to a glass of unicorn drink lemonade.
      Unicorn Drink for Kids (Color-Changing Lemonade) 

    Footer

    Website

    Privacy Policy

    Disclaimer

    Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    Sign up for weekly emails

    Contact

    Work with Me

    Contact Me

    As an Amazon Associate and Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 Mitten Girl LLC. All rights reserved.

    Advertisements displayed on this website do not in any way reflect endorsements or recommendations made by Mitten Girl LLC.

    Mittengirl.com and Homemade Happy Hour are properties of Mitten Girl LLC.
    All photographs, text, and recipes on this site may not be copied to social media, or used for any commercial
    or AI purposes without the express written permission of the site owner.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required