The BEST Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Add panko breadcrumbs to a large baking sheet and spread out in an even layer. Spray breadcrumbs with nonstick olive oil cooking spray. Bake for 2 minutes, then stir breadcrumbs (or just give the pan a shake) and then bake for 2-3 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Keep heat in the oven.

Step 3

Transfer breadcrumbs to a medium bowl. Whisk in spices: salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and almond milk. Set aside.

Step 5

Line the large baking sheet with an oven safe wire metal rack. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 6

Dip each chicken cube into the egg mixture, then use a tong to grab each chicken nugget and toss into the breadcrumb mixture to completely coat with breadcrumbs. Use tongs to transfer to the wire rack, placing about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Generously spray the tops of the chicken nuggets with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and temp reaches 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer. Serves Serve with BBQ sauce, honey mustard, ketchup or whatever sauce you’d like!