Crispy Chicken Nuggets

🍽 Servings

Makes: 8 servings

⏱ Total Time

40 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Ranch Dip

• ½ cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon dried chives
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried dill
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

Step 2 – Prepare two coating bowls:

• Bowl 1: ½ cup flour and eggs
• Bowl 2: mix remaining flour, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper

Step 3 – Using a meat mallet, flatten each chicken breast to about ¼ inch thick, then cut into 2-inch strips.

Step 4 – Bread the chicken in this order:

1. Dip the chicken in flour and egg mixture
2. Coat in the breadcrumb mixture, turning to cover evenly

Step 5 – Place the chicken strips on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 6 – While the chicken cooks, prepare the ranch dip. Add all dip ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips

• Prepare your favorite herb and spice mixes in advance for faster cooking.
• Leftover dip can be served with fresh vegetables.