Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets (Healthier McDonald's-Style)

⏱️ 33 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets (Healthier McDonald's-Style)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into nugget-sized pieces
  • •• 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (instead of white)
  • •• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (instead of white)
  • •• 2 eggs
  • •• 1/4 cup olive oil (instead of vegetable oil)
  • •• 1 tsp garlic powder
  • •• 1 tsp onion powder
  • •• 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • •• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 11. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. 22. Set up breading station: flour, beaten eggs, seasoned breadcrumbs
  3. 33. Dip chicken pieces in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs
  4. 44. Place on lined baking sheet, spray/drizzle with olive oil
  5. 55. Bake 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway

Smart Substitutions

• White breadcrumbs→Whole wheat breadcrumbs

More fiber and nutrients

💡 25% lower
• Vegetable oil→Olive oil

Healthy fats, less inflammation

💡 Better for blood sugar
• Deep frying→Baking

Fewer calories, less unhealthy fat

💡 N/A