Description

These crispy baked High Protein Cheese Chicken Nuggets deliver 29g protein per serving! Stuffed with cheddar and parmesan cheese, they’re perfect for meal prep, kids’ lunches, or guilt-free snacking. Gluten-free option included!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground chicken
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Breading:
3/4–1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
cooking spray, I prefer avocado

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
In medium bowl, combine ground chicken, cheddar, parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
In shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup parmesan for breading. In separate bowl, whisk remaining egg.
Form chicken mixture into 1.5″ nuggets (makes ~20). Dip each nugget first in egg, then in breadcrumb mixture.
Place breaded nuggets on prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking oil.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let cool 5 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Tips: For crispier nuggets, broil 1-2 minutes after baking. Substitutions: Use almond flour for gluten-free. Swap cheddar for mozzarella. Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for best texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 5 nuggets (150g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 145mg

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