How many calories are in Baked Chicken Nuggets?

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

How much protein is in Baked Chicken Nuggets?

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

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 and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.

Baked Chicken Nuggets

Name: Baked Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

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 gcarbohydrates

6 gfat

4servings (about 3 ounces)

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 14 min

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless nutrition facts
1 cup ready-to-eat cereal, cornflakes nutrition facts
1 teaspoon paprika nutrition facts
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon onion powder nutrition facts

"Nutrition facts" links go to the closest generic food on FoodFactly, per 100 g.

Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	158 kcal
Total fat	6 g	8%
Saturated fat	2 g	10%
Cholesterol	99 mg	33%
Sodium	115 mg	5%
Total carbohydrates	7 g	3%
Dietary fiber	1 g	4%
Total sugars	1 g
Added sugars	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

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

Conventional Method

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

Microwave Method

Lightly grease an 8x12 inch baking dish.
Place chicken pieces on baking dish so they are not touching. Cover with waxed paper and cook on high.
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.