Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets
These Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets contain 27g protein and 413 calories per serving—a structured protein source that handles batch cooking efficiently. Quick stovetop preparation yields 4 servings, matching standard container portions. Provides a repeatable dinner or snack option that holds macros steady while reducing decision fatigue around protein choices.
Ingredients
- •Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(240g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(3g)
- •¼ tsp salt ($0.01)
- •¼ Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.04)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)(80g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •⅛ tsp salt ($0.01)
- •3 Tbsp water ($0.00)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(302g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
Instructions
- 1Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- 2Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Place a wire cooling rack, or two, over a baking sheet to hold the nuggets as they bake.
- 3In a wide shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 5 cranks of a pepper mill). Stir these ingredients together until evenly combined. Drizzle the oil over the breadcrumb mixture, then stir until the breadcrumbs are coated in oil. The breadcrumbs should look like damp sand.
- 4In a separate small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, salt, and water until smooth. You want the yogurt to be a similar consistency to buttermilk or heavy cream. It should be thick enough to coat the chicken.
- 5Trim any excess fat from the chicken breast, then cut it into small, ¾-1-inch pieces. For a 2/3 lb. chicken breast you should get about 22-24 pieces.
- 6Dip each piece of chicken into the yogurt slurry, then roll it in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture until the chicken piece is fully coated. Place each coated nugget onto the wire cooling rack on the baking sheet.
- 7Once all of the chicken pieces are fully coated, transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 23-25 minutes, or until the breading is browned on the edges.
- 8Remove the chicken nuggets from the oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes, then serve with your favorite dip.
Nutrition — Per Serving
413
calories
27g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Saturated fat
- 2.5g
- Sodium
- 481 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.0g
4 servings per batch · ~165g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets have per serving?
Each serving contains 27g of protein and 413 calories with 13g fat and 45g carbs. The carb-forward macro profile balances the protein, making this a moderate-protein snack or lunch component.
How long does Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets take to make?
Quick prep recipe that yields 4 servings in one batch, making it efficient for prepping a full week's snacks in two back-to-back batches with minimal active stovetop time.
Is Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets good for muscle gain?
At 27g protein and 413 calories per serving, these work as a muscle-gain snack or meal component rather than a standalone dinner. The 45g carbs per serving supports training energy when eaten post-workout alongside a carb source.
