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Baked Chicken Nuggets

This recipe is in English. The nutrition facts and questions are translated.

Make chicken nuggets at home using cereal crumbs, spices, and herbs. You can cook them in the microwave or the oven.

158kcal per serving
18 gprotein
7 gkulhydrat
6 gfedt
4servings (about 3 ounces)

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 14 min

Ingredienser

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Nutrition facts per serving

NæringsstofPr. portion% DV
Kalorier 158 kcal
Fedt i alt 6 g 8 %
Mættet fedt 2 g 10 %
Kolesterol 99 mg 33 %
Natrium 115 mg 5 %
Kulhydrat i alt 7 g 3 %
Kostfibre 1 g 4 %
Sukkerarter i alt 1 g
Tilsat sukker 1 g 2 %
Protein 18 g 36 %
Vitamin D 0 µg 0 %
Calcium 13 mg 1 %
Iron 3 mg 17 %
Potassium 233 mg 5 %

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Remove skin and bone; cut thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin.
  4. Add remaining ingredients to crushed cornflakes. Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
  5. Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumb mixture. Shake to coat evenly.

Conventional Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F. Lightly grease a cooking sheet.
  2. Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they are not touching.
  3. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.

Microwave Method

  1. Lightly grease an 8x12 inch baking dish.
  2. Place chicken pieces on baking dish so they are not touching. Cover with waxed paper and cook on high.
  3. Rotate chicken every 2 to 3 minutes. Cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Notes

To remove bone from chicken thigh: Place chicken on cutting board. Remove skin from thighs. Turn chicken thighs over. Cut around bone and remove it.

Source

Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/baked-chicken-nuggets, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Hvor mange kalorier er der i Baked Chicken Nuggets?

One serving has 158 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (about 3 ounces each).

Hvor meget protein er der i Baked Chicken Nuggets?

18 g of protein per serving, with 7 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of fat.

How long does Baked Chicken Nuggets take to make?

About 29 minutes in total.

What do I need to make Baked Chicken Nuggets?

6 ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal, cornflakes, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder og 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.