Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets
Quick and budget-friendly chicken nuggets made from canned chicken, seasoned and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 can (12.5 oz) canned chicken breast, drained well This is the star ingredient.
- 1 large egg Helps everything stick.
Cheese Mix
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella Provides melt and stretch.
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan Adds salt and nuttiness.
Seasonings
- to taste garlic powder Go-to seasoning.
- to taste black pepper Go-to seasoning.
- optional pinch smoked paprika For warmth.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Open the can, dump the chicken into a fine-mesh strainer, and squish out as much liquid as possible.
Mix the Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, combine drained chicken, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, and your seasonings.
- Mix with a fork or your hands until it holds together.
Shape the Nuggets
- Form the mixture into bite-size nuggets, using about a heaping tablespoon per piece.
Bake
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden.
Serve
- Let cool for a couple of minutes, then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For best texture, reuse an air fryer for reheating.