Weeknight golden nuggets
Golden chicken bites with a crisp crumb coating and a tangy dip.
Chicken nuggets
Starting with plain chicken and seasoning the crumbs yourself can reduce sodium compared with some prepared nuggets. The dipping sauce still counts.
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Starting with plain chicken and seasoning the crumbs yourself can reduce sodium compared with some prepared nuggets. The dipping sauce still counts.
A little more possibility.
A short ingredient list and control over the salty bits.
Weeknight golden nuggets
What you’ll need
Ingredients
Let’s do this
- 1
Heat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet. Beat the egg and water in one bowl. Mix panko, oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in another.
- 2
Dip chicken pieces in egg, let excess drip away, then press into crumbs. Arrange with space between pieces. Discard leftover raw-chicken coating.
- 3
Bake for 12–16 minutes, turning halfway, until the thickest nuggets reach 165°F on a thermometer.
- 4
In a clean bowl, stir yogurt, mustard, and honey into a dip.
- 5
Divide the nuggets between two plates and serve with the dip. Keep the dip separate until dunk time.
Times are estimates; nutrition has not been calculated. Check ingredients and substitutions for your dietary needs and allergies.
Good questions.
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