Chicken nuggets were a staple in my life growing up, but my kids hate frozen chicken nuggets!
I guess that it is a blessing and a curse – a blessing because I don’t love how processed chicken nuggets are, but a curse because it sure would be nice to throw some nuggets in the oven and have them ready in a matter of minutes!
I saw this recipe a couple of years ago on local TV program and copied it down as fast as I could. I tweaked it until I loved it and it ended up being a huge hit with my kids (and husband!). And really, it is pretty quick to throw them together . . . once you try this easy recipe, you’ll never go back to frozen chicken nuggets.
These homemade chicken nuggets are also great to send to school for your kids’ lunch – they are as delicious cold as they are hot!
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Ingredients in homemade baked chicken nuggets:
For this recipe, I use simple ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge and pantry.
- corn flakes
- grated Parmesan cheese
- salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder
- chicken breasts
- flour
- eggs
Are homemade chicken nuggets healthy?
The million dollar question – are these chicken nuggets healthy?
To me, these chicken nuggets are a MUCH healthier choice than any frozen chicken nugget you could get at the store.
I love that I know what is in each nugget – there are no weird ingredients or fillers (have you ever seen how some of the processed chicken nuggets are made? Watch this!).
By making your own chicken nuggets, you are getting less preservatives, less sodium, and less nitrates.
So to me, YES! These chicken nuggets are a LOT healthier than frozen chicken nuggets you can buy at the store.
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How to freeze homemade chicken nuggets:
I love making a big batch of these chicken nuggets and then throwing them into the freezer for a quick lunch or dinner.
To freeze these chicken nuggets, prepare as outlined in the recipe.
Let the chicken nuggets cool and then place them in a single layer on a wire rack and place them in the freezer for 1 hour – this will keep the chicken nuggets from all sticking together when you place them in a bag in the freezer and pull out a couple for a quick lunch. If you don’t mind them all sticking together, you can skip this step.
Place all the chicken nuggets in a gallon-sized resealable freezer bag. They will be good in the freezer for 1-2 months.
To reheat chicken nuggets, preheat oven to 375 degrees and cook for 10-15 minutes. You could also pop them in the microwave for 60-90 seconds or until heated through.
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Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups corn flakes
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of pepper
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
- Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- Put corn flakes in large plastic bag and crush into fine crumbs. Pour crumbs into medium-sized bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper to corn flakes and mix until combined.
- Place beaten eggs in a separate small bowl.
- Place flour in a separate small bowl.
- To bread chicken, coat chicken pieces in flour (shaking off excess), dip in egg and coat in corn flake mixture.
- Arrange breaded chicken nuggets on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
Notes
- Let the chicken nuggets cool and then place them in a single layer on a wire rack and place them in the freezer for 1 hour – this will keep the chicken nuggets from all sticking together when you place them in a bag in the freezer and pull out a couple for a quick lunch. If you don’t mind them all sticking together, you can skip this step.
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I love homemade chicken nuggets! I made them and fish sticks for my son!
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Hey . . . we are so going to try this recipe. I think my bunch will LOVE them. Thanks for following. Blessings ~ Kristie
Great recipe! My daughter loves chicken nuggets and I’d feel better about her eating them every day if they were homemade!
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Sounds and looks really yummy. My mouth is watering. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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These look delish! Thankds for the recipe!
Thanks for the recipe! I’m making them tonight – I was wondering what I could do with that boneless chicken =)
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yum our grandchildren would love this. Hugs!
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you always have the best recipes, i’m excited to try this one too!
These sound delish!! Thanks for sharing the recipe 😀
trying these tonight! =) thanks for the recipe!
Oh my goodness! My kids LOVE chicken nuggets, but being the health freak I am I would never let them have them. I know what I am going to surprise them with for dinner tonight!
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Thanks for the recipe. I made these for my kids last night and my six year old who claims he doesn’t like chicken declared them to be “incredible.” I then have picky two year old twins, one devoured them the other refused to try… per his norm. It was only because it was something new. He’ll try it the next time he sees it and I have no doubt he’ll love them.
I will make again for sure! The only thing I’ll do differently next time is put the corn flakes through my food processor to get them to a bit finer of a texture. I think that will make the chicken even easier to coat. This time I just crushed them in a bag and it was fine, I will just try the food processor next time.
This is the third recipe of yours we have tired. All have been really good! Thanks!!
Hi ladies,
When you freeze half do you freeze them before or after cooking? Thanks.
I usually bake them first, then freeze them . . . that way I can even just pop them in the microwave when I need a quick meal! But I am sure that you could freeze them before cooking them too!
These were excellent! My husband declared “this is the best meal you’ve ever made” and my 4 year old son said they were “yummy in my tummy”. Thank you and I will definitely double the recipe next time to freeze some for a quick meal. I’m anxious to try more of your recipes.
Ive been making these for as long as Ive known how to cook but i use a Ranch package instead of Parmesan cheese. Everyone loves them 🙂
I have been using a similar recipe for years but we call ours ALF Chicken. Why such a crazy name? Because our now 30 year old daughter insisted on having it every week for supper while she watched ALF on TV.
These are great, my husband also declared them better than any nuggets you could buy. Plus I felt good giving them to my 10 month old (in tiny bites of course!)
Any ideas what I can use instead of egg as my son is allergic?
You could dip them in melted margarine or butter. Hope this helps! -The Six Sisters
Is this fresh parmesan cheese or like the stuff you sprinkle on pizza?
Either one will work. Fresh has a stronger flavor. Hope this helps. -The Six Sisters
Thank you for the quick reply I will now be making these tonight… I haven’t cooked any of your recipes that havent been a huge success so needless to say I love me some Six Sisters Stuff 🙂
Which do you use in the original recipe?
The picture on this post is with Parmesan cheese you would sprinkle on pizza. Another one of our sisters uses only fresh parmesan cheese and she chops it a little finer. They both taste wonderful.
Cute 🙂
Hi
Sounds like a good recipe, what sort of flour did you use?
thanks
We used regular all purpose flour.
These were OUTSTANDING. Seriously…. I think we’ll be making these weekly now, haha!! Thank you so much for sharing =) What an easy recipe with fabulous results!
nice and easy receipe! complements to you!
Wow looks amazing but how many calories
Yum yum yum!!!!!! The first words out of my husband’s mouth were “holy KFC!!!!” Please don’t be offended by that reaction, coming from him that’s an extremely good reaction. These are so very yummy and a million times better than anything from KFC!!!! My children loved them as well. We made a double batch and froze some, so we’ll see how they re heat. Thank you so very much for sharing!!!!!!
Do they not get soggy when frozen?
I soak my chicken strips in buttermilk all day…it tenderizes the chicken as well as makes a great base for the coating to stick to! Low fat as well. 🙂
I really want to try these today. What are your suggestions for freezing and reheating that I must be aware of?
Just made these tonight and they came out perfect!! It’s now my go-to recipe for chicken nuggets. Thank you so much!!
How long do you recommend popping them in the microwave for? Are they still kind of crunchy or would it be better to bake them again if that’s what we wanted?
You could bake them or microwave them. I just microwaved them until heated through. Every oven varies and it depends on how thawed your chicken nuggets are.
Any other type of cereal similar to cork flakes? Or does it have to be corn flakes?
Do you freeze them before or after baking?
We freeze them after baking.
Do you freeze them before or after baking them?
These were delicious. My hubby made them and we put them in the deep fryer and they were great. Another night I baked some to add to our salads and the toddler had nuggets to eat (she’s not into salad just yet). Thank you. I love many of your recipes. This was a good one.
I baked them all and then froze them. Just thaw a little and reheat.
I would think that Rice Crispies or maybe even Special K would work well….think the Rice Crispies would be delish!
At what point in the above instructions would you recommend using the freezer method?
Hi Amy, we prepare them and cook them. Then we freeze them in a freezer bag or an airtight container. Then just thaw and reheat on a busy night!
we have even used bread crumbs (panko or regular)
I used a gluten free all purpose flour and they were still yummy.
I was just wondering when you freeze the extras, do you bake them first and THEN freeze them or do you freeze them raw and cook when you take them out? Trying to get a lot of freezer meals ready for when I have my baby 🙂
Forget my comment! I didn’t see the one that was RIGHT above mine!
We baked them first and then freeze them. Then just thaw and reheat! Best of luck with your baby! Freezer meals come in handy!
Thanks for this great recipe we loved it! We loved it so much we made about 30 and then they were gone so now I have another batch in the oven. We will take your advice and freeze some if they last until tomorrow for lunch! I may try fish as well, we are no longer buying processed nuggets!
Just discovered your website tonight and I’m lovin’ it….already selected half a dozen recipes to try out. I have made these nuggets for my grandkids for years. They love them and request them often. The only thing I do differently is to use crushed sour cream and onion potato chips. It adds to the calories, but not by that much if you don’t really pig out on them. Can’t wait to try your Korean BBQ Chicken for hubby. Thanx for the great website!!
Hi Sandi! We are so glad you stopped by and hope you’ll be back!! Good luck with the Korean BBQ Chicken! 🙂
So simple and delicious!!
accidentally read corn flakes wrong and used Frosted Flakes. I know it isn’t a healthy option however my hubby liked them and my daughter was so so. I will try the corn flakes next time.