Best 6 Chicken Nuggets With Herb Breading Recipes

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Chicken nuggets are a much-loved dish, enjoyed by people of all ages. With their crispy outer coating and tender, juicy interior, they make for a delightful and satisfying meal. However, store-bought chicken nuggets often contain undesirable ingredients and lack flavor. Creating your own chicken nuggets from scratch allows you to control the quality of ingredients and customize the flavors to your liking. This article presents a delicious recipe for chicken nuggets coated in a flavorful herb breading. Made with a combination of fresh herbs, breadcrumbs, and tangy seasonings, these homemade nuggets offer a delectable twist on a classic dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HERBED CHICKEN NUGGETS



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These chicken nuggets are tender and delicious! Many friends have asked for the recipe and my husband loves them!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
½ cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a bowl, beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.
  • Combine the parsley, thyme, red pepper, bread crumbs, wheat germ, basil and pepper. Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly. Pour seasoning mixture into a resealable plastic bag and toss the chicken pieces to coat.
  • Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes, turn the pieces, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 161.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 378.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH HERB BREADING



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about 3/4 pound each
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups fine fresh bread crumbs
6 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried
4 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup corn or vegetable oil for frying
Tomato and horseradish sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Split the chicken breasts in half down the center. Trim them neatly to remove peripheral membranes and bits of fat. Cut each breast half into six pieces of equal size.
  • Put the egg, water, salt and pepper in a bowl and beat well to blend.
  • Put the bread crumbs on a large platter. Add the sage, thyme, cumin and pepper, and blend well.
  • Add the pieces of chicken to the egg mixture and toss to coat well. Drain off the excess. Transfer the chicken pieces to the bread-crumb mixture and toss to coat thoroughly. Put the coated pieces in another dish, separating them so that they do not touch.
  • Heat the oil for deep frying in a cast-iron skillet. There should be about 1 inch of oil. When hot (at 360 degrees) but not smoking, add about one-third of the chicken pieces. Do not overcrowd. Cook, stirring with a slotted or perforated spoon so that the pieces brown evenly. It will take about 3 minutes until they are golden brown.
  • Transfer the nuggets to paper towels and drain.
  • Continue adding batches of chicken pieces and cook until all the chicken is done. Serve with tomato-horseradish sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 801, UnsaturatedFat 43 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 666 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BAKED HERBED CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This is a tasty way to make chicken nuggets at home! My kids like things with a kick, so they enjoy these, but if yours don't then simply omit the red pepper!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs, seasoned
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1 inch cubes.
  • In a bowl beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the parsley, thyme, red pepper, bread crumbs, wheat germ, basil and ground pepper.
  • Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly.
  • Pour seasoning mixture into a large, resealable plastic bag and add the chicken pieces (without the eggs and water); shake to coat.
  • Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes, turn the pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.9, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 174.2, Sodium 213, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 35.6

THE BEST EVER CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This recipe has been in our family for years. The only problem with it is that there's never enough. It's great for parties, too.

Provided by Nichole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

vegetable oil
4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons garlic salt
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
4 eggs, beaten
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into small chunks

Steps:

  • Heat 1 inch oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large skillet or saucepan.
  • Stir together the flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip the chicken pieces individually into the beaten eggs before pressing into the flour mixture to coat; shake off the excess flour. Place the coated chicken pieces onto a plate until all the chicken has been coated.
  • Cook the chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 4174.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS



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A real kid-pleaser! Adults will enjoy this recipe for a tasty appetizer, too! Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces if desired.

Provided by Teresa C. Rouzer

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch sized pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, thyme and basil. Mix well. Put melted butter in a bowl or dish for dipping.
  • Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the well-coated chicken pieces on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a single layer, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 989 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

GOLDEN CHICKEN NUGGETS



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The ultimate bite-size treats, chicken nuggets get the star treatment when you make them at home. I usually serve these herb-breaded baked bites with a sweet-and-sour sauce for dipping. -Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In another shallow bowl, add butter, Dip chicken in butter; roll in crumb mixture. , Place in a single layer on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken nuggets remain crispy, avoid overcrowding the pan during frying. Give them enough space to cook evenly and maintain their texture.
  • Prior to breading the chicken, pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps the breading adhere better and results in a crispier coating.
  • For a healthier alternative, consider baking the chicken nuggets instead of frying. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the nuggets on a greased baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  • Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices in the breading mixture to create unique flavor combinations. Some popular options include paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ketchup, barbecue sauce, honey mustard, or ranch dressing. You can also pair them with side dishes like potato wedges, french fries, or a fresh salad.

Conclusion:

Chicken nuggets with herb breading are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. The combination of tender chicken and crispy, flavorful breading makes them a favorite among people of all ages. Whether you choose to fry or bake them, these nuggets are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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