Being a mother to the world’s pickiest eater, each day is a struggle making sure my son is receiving proper nutrition. For this very reason, I try my best to create well-balanced and appetizing meals; after all, I want my son to enjoy his food while staying healthy.
One of my son’s favorite meals includes chicken nuggets. Because I don’t want to fill his belly with processed foods, I’ve found a great alternative – Easy Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets. Made with just 3 ingredients, you’ll love these tasty nuggets just as much as your kids.
Easy Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets
3-Ingredient Chicken Nuggets Ingredients Neede:
– 1 pound of chicken
– 2 eggs
– 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs (my favorite is garlic and herb seasoned bread crumbs)
Instructions for how to make Homemade Chicken Nuggets:
1. Cube raw chicken.
2. Place beaten eggs and bread crumbs in two separate bowls.
3. Dip individual pieces of chicken first in the egg mixture and then bread crumbs.
4. Arrange nuggets on a baking sheet.
5. Bake nuggets at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes (or until meat is no longer pink). Be sure to flip nuggets half way through baking process. Feeds 4-6 people.
6. Baked nuggets can be stored in the freezer and reheated at a later time.
7. Pair these Easy Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets with fries or homemade macaroni and cheese!
As you can see, even the pickiest of eaters (my son) loves his homemade chicken nuggets. As a mother, I don’t have to feel guilty feeding him processed food – I know exactly what this healthy lunch is made from!
Homemade Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets
These easy 3-ingredient chicken nuggets couldn't be simpler to make! Just a few minutes prep, bake, and enjoy for healthy and non-processed homemade chicken nuggets your family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 pound of chicken
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs (my favorite is garlic and herb seasoned bread crumbs)
Instructions
- Cube raw chicken.
- Place beaten eggs and bread crumbs in two separate bowls.
- Dip individual pieces of chicken first in the egg mixture and then bread crumbs.
- Arrange nuggets on a baking sheet.
- Bake nuggets at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes (or until meat is no longer pink). Be sure to flip nuggets half way through baking process.
Notes
Baked nuggets can be stored in the freezer and reheated at a later time.
Sherry
Thursday 29th of January 2015
These look great. I'm going to make them for my grandson. Thanks for linking up to Funtastic Friday. Hope to see you again this week.
Tanya Anurag
Monday 26th of January 2015
Healthy options for two of my favorite food items :) Thank you so much for sharing.
-Tanya http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/
Brandi Clevinger
Friday 23rd of January 2015
I made rather make my kids' chicken nuggets at home than buy the ones in the frozen section. This looks like a great recipe to try this weekend!
Thanks for sharing at #InspireMeMondays !
Susan Smith
Wednesday 21st of January 2015
These look so good and easy to make. My children love chicken nuggets
Laura J
Wednesday 21st of January 2015
Oh these look so good and easy! Carter loves nuggets, but I have never tried to make my own! I will have to try these!