Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Coating
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 cup dried breadcrumbs
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 pinch dried Italian seasoning
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Main Ingredient
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in center position.
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Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure crispy breading.
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Mix minced garlic into melted butter in one bowl. In another, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, and seasonings.
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Dip chicken pieces in garlic butter, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
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Place on roasting pan with space between pieces. Drizzle with remaining butter. Bake 15 minutes at 450°F until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
# Notes:
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Dark roasting pans may brown bottom more
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Chicken gets more browned on bottom than top
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If butter solidifies on cold chicken, reheat it