Oven-Fried Chicken Nuggets

Health score
13%
Oven-Fried Chicken Nuggets
50 min.
6
350kcal

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If you're looking for a healthier alternative to deep-fried chicken nuggets, then this oven-fried version is a fantastic option. With a crispy coating made from corn flakes, flour, and spices, these chicken nuggets are a delicious and satisfying treat. The process is simple - you'll start by blending the coating ingredients in a blender, creating a flavorful and textured crumb mixture. Then, after marinating the chicken in buttermilk, you'll coat the pieces in the cereal mixture, ensuring a crispy exterior. Baking them in the oven not only makes them healthier but also gives you a hands-off cooking method, allowing you to focus on other tasks while your nuggets cook to perfection.

The recipe serves 6 people, making it perfect for a family meal or a gathering with friends. With a prep time of 20 minutes and a cooking time of 30 minutes, you can have these nuggets ready in under an hour. The calorie count is 350 kcal per serving, making it a relatively healthy option, especially when compared to traditional deep-fried nuggets.

This recipe is versatile, allowing you to serve these nuggets as a main course for lunch or dinner, or even as a tasty snack. The dipping sauces, barbecue, and sweet-and-sour, add a delightful contrast to the crispy chicken, enhancing the overall flavor experience. Whether you're a health-conscious individual or simply looking for a new way to enjoy chicken, these oven-fried chicken nuggets are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • pounds chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • 0.8 cup cornflakes 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • serving pam original flavor shopping list 
  • 0.5 cup barbecue sauce 
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°. Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with aluminum foil.
  2. Remove fat from chicken.
  3. Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces.
  4. Place cereal, flour, salt, paprika and pepper in blender. Cover and blend on medium speed until cereal is reduced to crumbs; pour into bowl.
  5. Place chicken and buttermilk in heavy-duty resealable plastic food-storage bag. Seal bag and let stand 5 minutes, turning once. Dip chicken into cereal mixture to coat.
  6. Place in pan. Spray chicken with cooking spray.
  7. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until crisp and chicken is no longer pink in center.
  8. Serve with barbecue sauce and sweet-and-sour sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories350kcal
Protein40.58%
Fat12.49%
Carbs46.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.5
Glycemic Load
5.98
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
18.177825881087%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:350.39kcal
17.52%
Fat:4.66g
7.17%
Saturated Fat:1.15g
7.18%
Carbohydrates:39.45g
13.15%
Net Carbohydrates:38.74g
14.09%
Sugar:23.12g
25.69%
Cholesterol:98.23mg
32.74%
Sodium:1099.44mg
47.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.1g
68.2%
Vitamin B3:17.18mg
85.92%
Selenium:53.03µg
75.75%
Vitamin B6:1.23mg
61.32%
Phosphorus:349.22mg
34.92%
Vitamin B5:2.3mg
23.04%
Potassium:655.82mg
18.74%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.32%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.86%
Iron:2.26mg
12.58%
Magnesium:47.99mg
12%
Folate:38.86µg
9.71%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
8.98%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.74%
Zinc:1.09mg
7.24%
Vitamin A:266.26IU
5.33%
Copper:0.09mg
4.34%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.65%
Calcium:33.8mg
3.38%
Vitamin C:2.69mg
3.27%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3%
Fiber:0.71g
2.85%
Vitamin K:1.21µg
1.15%