Cheesy Chicken Nuggets

These cheesy chicken nuggets are made with a handful of kitchen staples! Crispy and cheesy, these delicious chicken nuggets are a flavorful, kid-friendly recipe that the whole family will love. It's the perfect weeknight dinner, made in under 40 minutes and freezer-friendly!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• cooking spray

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, and olive oil.
3. 3Set up your station with one plate holding the panko breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan and one plate with the beaten eggs.
4. 4Using a large cookie scoop or a tablespoon scoop, scoop and shape the chicken mixture into chicken nugget shaped balls (slightly oval and slightly flattened). Each chicken nugget should be around 2 tablespoons.
5. 5Dip the chicken into the egg wash and then into the panko breading before placing it onto the parchment-lined sheet pan. Continue with the remaining ground chicken until all the chicken mixture is used.
6. 6Spray the chicken nuggets with some cooking spray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes on the middle rack of the oven. Flip the chicken nuggets and spray again, then bake for another 10 to 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and are golden and crispy.