Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets
These homemade baked chicken nuggets are juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and made with real ingredients like chicken breast, parmesan, and crushed corn flakes. Perfect for picky eaters or healthy weeknight dinners—no deep frying needed.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless and cut into pieces
- 1 Tbsp potato flakes
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1 tsp garlic salt or 1/2 tsp garlic powder + 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups corn flakes cereal 3/4 cup crushed
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Crush corn flakes to fine crumbs and combine 3/4 cup of them with parmesan in a shallow bowl.
- In a food processor, pulse chicken, potato flakes, water, garlic salt, and pepper until finely chopped.
- Using wet hands, shape 1 Tbsp of chicken mix into nugget-sized patties.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/homemade-baked-chicken-nuggets/
Notes
- Potato flakes help bind the nuggets and keep them moist—no eggs needed.
- You can prep these ahead and freeze raw nuggets. Bake directly from frozen, adding 3–5 extra minutes.
- Swap corn flakes for panko breadcrumbs or crushed crackers if desired.
- Serve with honey mustard, ketchup, or ranch for dipping.