Best 10 Herb Crusted Chicken Nuggets Recipes

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Welcome to the world of ultimate flavor and crispy delight! If you're seeking a culinary masterpiece that combines succulent chicken, an aromatic herb coating, and a touch of crispy perfection, then you've come to the right place. Get ready to embark on a journey of culinary exploration as we present to you the best recipe for herb crusted chicken nuggets. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN RECIPE



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Herb crusted chicken is coated with a lemony mustard mixture and then pressed with a Parmesan breading with fresh basil, parsley and thyme. Make ahead and freeze it for an easy and elegant dinner.

Provided by Marjory Pilley

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup basil leaves (cut in thin strips)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
24 ounces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, parsley, basil, thyme and 2 Tablespoons of the mustard mixture in a separate bowl. Using a fork, combine the ingredients to form a crumbly mixture.
  • Place chicken in baking dish and brush remaining mustard mixture over the chicken.
  • Using fingertips, press the breading over each chicken breast until completely covered. The bottom is not breaded.
  • Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until chicken reaches a temperature of about 165 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 233 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 420 mg

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

BAKED HERB-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



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I found this in Bon Apetit magazine a few months ago. We love it. Note: the prep time includes marinating time.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Using meat mallet, pound chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2- 3/4 inch thickness.
  • Arrange chicken in 15 X 10 X 2 inch glass baking dish.
  • Pour lemon juice over.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from dish and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Melt butter with oil in small saucepan over medium heat; cool slightly.
  • Mix breadcrumbs, basil, parsley, rosemary, salt and pepper in pie dish.
  • Brush chicken breasts on both sides with with melted butter mixture.
  • Coat chicken on both sides with breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place chicken on baking sheet.
  • Bake, uncovered, until chicken is cooked through and breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.
  • (Test to make sure) Transfer to plates and dress with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.5, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 85.7, Sodium 951.2, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 28.9

BAKED HERB CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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Super easy to make in just 30 minutes, our Baked Herb Chicken Drumsticks pair the flavors of tangy mustard with fresh herbs.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 lb chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or cooking parchment paper.
  • In small bowl, mix rosemary, thyme, mustard, oil and salt. Brush or rub mixture over chicken. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 25 minutes, turning once, or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 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

CRISP-COATED CHICKEN NUGGETS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breast, smoky bacon potato chops

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 chicken breast
1 bag smoky bacon potato chops, crushed

Steps:

  • Smush the crisps into little bits.
  • Cut the chicken breast into small bite sized chunks.
  • One at a time, add a piece of chicken to the bag and shake it around a bit. Squeeze to help the the crisps stick to the chicken.
  • Continue until you have either run out of chicken or crisps! (don't eat any leftover crisps that have come into contact with the raw chicken).
  • Place the coated chicken onto a baking tray.
  • Bake in the centre of a pre-heated oven for 12 minutes at 200°C/400°F
  • Serve with ketchup, mayo or whatever you like!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 0 grams

HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN BITES



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Kids will love these homemade chicken nuggets. Served with oven-baked wedges and salad, they make an easy meal. Notes & tips: These chicken bites freeze well. They can be frozen before or after cooking.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon dried herbs
2 cups fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs
salt and black pepper
flour, for dusting
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 3cm cubes
lemon wedge, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 210°C Place the mixed herbs, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix until combined, then set aside. Place the flour in another bowl and the eggs in a third bowl. Toss the chicken cubes in the flour, dusting off any excess. Working in batches, dip the chicken pieces into the egg, then the breadcrumbs, pressing to coat well.
  • Once all the chicken is crumbed, heat a little oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Cook the chicken in batches until golden. Remove and transfer to a baking tray lined with baking paper. Place in oven for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve chicken with lemon wedges and a little whole egg mayonnaise for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 162.6, Sodium 104, Carbohydrate 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 25.8

CRISPY HERB-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg, whisked
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
4 chicken cutlets
3 tablespoons salted butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Put the flour in a wide, shallow bowl and season with a pinch of kosher salt and pepper. In a second shallow bowl, mix the milk and egg. In a third shallow bowl, combine the panko, oregano, rosemary and thyme with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Bread the cutlets by dredging them first in the seasoned flour, then dunking them in the egg/milk mixture and finally by pressing them into the herby breadcrumbs so they are completely coated. Set aside.
  • Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the cutlets and cook until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle over the flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.

PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN NUGGETS



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I loved chicken nuggets as a child. This baked version is healthier than the original, and it's a great meal for kids. - Haili Carroll, Valencia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups cornflakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place cornflakes, parsley, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a blender; cover and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a shallow bowl; stir in bread crumbs and pecans. Place milk in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in crumb mixture to coat., Place on a greased baking sheet; spritz chicken with cooking spray. Bake 12-16 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once halfway through cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken: Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a leaner option and consistent cooking. If using chicken tenders, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and parsley provide a more vibrant flavor compared to dried herbs. Chop them finely to ensure even distribution.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Avoid overcrowding the pan with chicken nuggets as it will prevent even cooking. Cook in batches if necessary.
  • Monitor the Cooking Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). This ensures that it is cooked thoroughly and safely.
  • Serve with Your Favorite Dipping Sauce: Serve the herb-crusted chicken nuggets with your preferred dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Herb-crusted chicken nuggets are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a crispy herb coating and tender, juicy chicken inside, these nuggets are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're serving them as finger food at a party or as a family meal with sides, these chicken nuggets are sure to satisfy. Experiment with different herb combinations to create your own unique flavor profile and enjoy this easy-to-make dish!

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