Description
These homemade chicken nuggets are tender, juicy, and coated in a flavorful mixture of Greek yogurt, panko breadcrumbs, and parmesan. They’re perfect for a healthier twist on a classic favorite, served with honey mustard and sweet chili mayo dips.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken nuggets:
- 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- 50 g (2 oz) Greek yoghurt
- 50 g (2 oz) panko breadcrumbs
- 30 g (1 oz) grated parmesan
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for brushing or frying
For the honey and mustard dip:
- 75 g (3 oz) Greek yoghurt
- 3 tsp runny honey
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
For the sweet chilli mayo:
- 100 g (4 oz) mayonnaise
- 5 tsp sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut the chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yoghurt, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and grated parmesan.
- Coat each chicken piece in the yoghurt mixture, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets on the prepared tray and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, pan-fry in olive oil until crispy and cooked through.
- Prepare the honey and mustard dip by mixing Greek yoghurt, honey, and wholegrain mustard.
- Prepare the sweet chilli mayo by mixing mayonnaise with sweet chilli sauce until smooth.
- Serve the chicken nuggets warm with both dips.
Notes
- Toast panko breadcrumbs lightly for extra crunch before coating.
- Use skinless chicken breasts for a leaner version.
- These nuggets can be frozen before baking; bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 nuggets with 1 tbsp dip
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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