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Baked Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard

Crispy baked chicken nuggets coated in a parmesan-panko crust served with a quick honey mustard dipping sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup honey or to taste
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Cooking spray
  • large shallow bowl
  • medium microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a large shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper; stir to mix evenly and set aside.
  3. Place the melted butter in a medium bowl. Dip each chicken piece into the butter, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat well; arrange coated pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle any remaining breadcrumb mixture over the coated chicken pieces to ensure even coverage.
  5. Bake the nuggets for 30 to 33 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is lightly golden; bottoms may brown more than tops. Adjust time as needed for piece size and oven variance.
  6. While the chicken bakes, whisk together the honey, yellow mustard, and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl; taste and adjust sweetness or tang by adding more honey or mustard as desired.
  7. Serve the baked chicken nuggets warm with the honey mustard dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts may be substituted for thighs.
  • Grainy or spicy brown mustard may be used instead of Dijon.