Description
Crispy and flavorful homemade chicken nuggets coated in a seasoned breadcrumb and parmesan mixture, baked or air-fried to golden perfection. Served with creamy Greek yoghurt, honey mustard, mayonnaise, and sweet chilli sauces, this recipe offers a delicious twist on a classic favorite, perfect for a quick family meal or snack.
Ingredients
Chicken Nuggets
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 50 g Greek yoghurt
- 50 g Panko breadcrumbs
- 30 g grated parmesan
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling or spraying
Sauces
- 75 g Greek yoghurt
- 3 tsp runny honey
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
- 100 g mayonnaise
- 5 tsp sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 220℃ fan, 240℃ conventional, Gas Mark 9, or 425°F to get it ready for baking the nuggets.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into even, bite-sized chunks using scissors or a sharp knife to ensure uniform cooking.
- Coat chicken with yoghurt: Place the chicken pieces into a large bowl and thoroughly coat them with 50 g of Greek yoghurt.
- Mix the breadcrumb coating: In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces: Roll each yoghurt-coated chicken chunk in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even and complete coating.
- For oven cooking: Arrange the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Make sure not to overcrowd; use two trays if necessary.
- Add oil: Lightly drizzle olive oil over each nugget or use an oil spray to ensure a crispy texture.
- Bake: Cook in the oven for about 20 minutes or until golden and crispy, checking for doneness as times may vary slightly by oven.
- Prepare the sauces: While the nuggets bake, mix the ingredients for each sauce separately in small bowls: Greek yoghurt with honey and mustard for one, and mayonnaise with sweet chilli sauce for the other.
- Alternatively, Air Frying: Place the coated nuggets carefully in a single layer inside the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook at 220℃ (400°F) for 15 minutes, extending cooking time slightly for extra crispiness if needed. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the nuggets hot with the prepared dips for dipping enjoyment.
Notes
- Greek yoghurt adds moisture and helps the coating stick well to the chicken.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide an extra crispy texture compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- Adjust paprika and garlic powder to taste for preferred seasoning levels.
- Olive oil can be drizzled lightly or sprayed to reduce calories while still achieving crispiness.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of chicken reaches 75℃ (165°F) for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (oven) or 15 minutes (air fryer)
- Category: Chicken Nuggets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
