Description
Deliciously crispy chicken nuggets with a spicy twist from cayenne pepper, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the breadcrumbs, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs until well-coated.
- Roll the chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Place the coated nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray the nuggets with cooking spray or drizzle with oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix in different spices or cheeses with the breadcrumbs. These nuggets can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days and frozen for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken nuggets, cayenne pepper, easy recipe, family dinner, spicy appetizer