A kid-friendly dinner idea for any night of the week. These baked chicken nuggets are easy to make and made with Italian breadcrumbs for extra flavor. Serve with steamed dill potatoes and fresh green beans for a dinner the whole family will love!
I like finding ways to treat my kids to a favorite meal item and do it in a healthier way. This time in the form of chicken nuggets. Baked chicken nuggets are a favorite over here. They come together in 30 minutes and pair perfectly with our dill potatoes. My mom made Italian bread crumb coated chicken (her own version of Shake and Bake) all the time when we were kids and we loved it! This recipe is inspired from her baked Italian chicken. Only in nugget form.
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Baked Chicken Nuggets
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Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1/2 c. melted butter
- 3/4 c. Italian bread crumbs
- 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Directions:
In a shallow dish, melt butter.
In another shallow dish combine dry ingredients.
Cut chicken tenders into 1 1/2″ cubes. Toss in melted butter and dip roll in bread crumb mixture. Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Steamed Red Potatoes with Dill
Cube up as many red potatoes as your family will need. I used 8 for our family of six. I have a steamer stacking pan that I use for these. You can boil your potatoes if you don’t have a way to steam them. Sprinkle kosher salt on your potatoes and steam until fork tender. Toss with 3 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with dill.
 Be sure to serve this dinner with our homemade Amish dinner rolls!
Baked Chicken Nuggets
These baked chicken nuggets are easy to make and made with Italian breadcrumbs for extra flavor. Serve with steamed dill potatoes and fresh green beans for a dinner the whole family will love!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 626kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, melt butter.
- In another shallow dish combine dry ingredients.
- Cut chicken tenders into 1 1/2" cubes.
- Toss in melted butter and dip roll in bread crumb mixture.
- Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Air Fryer Version: Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees for 5 minutes. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set timer to 8 minutes. You may need to make these in 2-3 batches.
Nutrition
Calories: 626kcal
Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!
My kids would love these nuggets
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