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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets with Honey Garlic Dip

A pile of golden brown Crispy Chicken Nuggets served on a light grey plate next to a small white ramekin of honey garlic dip.
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Make crispy, homemade chicken nuggets using an oven-baking method and pair them with a simple, sweet and savory honey garlic dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • Cooking spray
  • For the Dip:
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat a wire rack with cooking spray; place the rack on the baking sheet.
  2. Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. Whisk the eggs in the second dish. Mix the Panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the third dish.
  3. Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the Panko mixture to coat completely.
  4. Place the breaded nuggets on the prepared wire rack, ensuring they do not touch. Spray the tops of the nuggets generously with cooking spray to aid crisping.
  5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping the nuggets halfway through, until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While the nuggets bake, prepare the dip. Combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan.
  7. Heat the sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it simmers and thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  8. Serve the hot, crispy chicken nuggets immediately with the honey garlic dip.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can air fry the nuggets at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  • If you prefer a thinner sauce, add one tablespoon of water to the finished dip while it is still warm.
  • You can prepare the breaded nuggets up to 4 hours ahead of time and store them, uncovered, in the refrigerator before baking.

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