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Baked Cajun Chicken Nuggets

Baked Cajun Chicken Nuggets are perfect for parties or as a light meal. They are perfectly baked in the oven and by using a very simple technique, your fingers won't get all sticky!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 whole chicken breast cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning more if you like it spicier

Instructions

  • Preheat then oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with non stick spray.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl and set aside.
  • Place all purpose flour and salt in a large ziploc bag, set aside.
  • Place breadcrumbs in another large ziploc bag and set aside.
  • Mix chicken pieces with cajun seasoning, transfer them into the all purpose flour bag, close the bag and shake well so they are coated.
  • Transfer the chicken pieces to the bowl with eggs and using a fork, turn the around so they are coated with eggs.
  • Transfer the chicken nuggets to the breadcrumbs bag, close the bag and shake very well until they are completely coated with breadcrumbs.
  • Place the nuggets on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes until they are fully cooked.
  • Serve warm with a dipping sauce (I used barbecue sauce)

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal