There is something that is just so comforting about chicken nuggets. Almost everyone grew up eating them, and even as an adult, on occasion, I just crave them. These Homemade Chicken Nuggets are a healthy alternative to fast, processed food. They are easy, kid-friendly, and protein-packed.
❤️ Why You’ll Love Homemade Chicken Nuggets
- Healthy: The nuggets you buy at the grocery store or at a fast food chain are often processed. Making them homemade allows you to use whole, real ingredients to make them healthy
- Easy: These Homemade Chicken Nuggets are so simple to make. You can make them in an hour
- Kid-Friendly: I haven’t met a kid that doesn’t love chicken nuggets and they’ll love these ones
🍲 Ingredients
Chicken – What makes these Homemade Chicken Nuggets healthier is by using lean chicken breasts. Chicken nuggets that are processed usually use a mystery cut of meat that is formed into different shapes (yuck). Chicken breasts are a lean and healthy source of protein.
Tzatziki – What makes these Homemade Chicken Nuggets Greek is the use of oregano in the mixture and the dip! You can dip these bad boys in Tzaztziki and they are so tasty. If your kids don’t love tzatziki, you can dip them in ketchup or whatever they prefer.
👩🍳 How to Make Homemade Chicken Nuggets
- Marinate the chicken: Make the marinade in a medium bowl by whisking together all of the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl with the marinade, toss and let sit for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Make the breading: mix together the breadcrumbs, shredded parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bread the chicken by removing the small pieces of chicken one at a time and dunking into the breadcrumbs mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs. Add each breaded chicken nugget to the parchment-lined sheet pan. Spray the tops with cooking spray
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Serve garnished with fresh dill, a squeeze of lemon, and tzatziki sauce for dipping!
🪄 Tips and Tricks
- Meal Prep: Make these in advance and throw them in the oven when you’re ready to eat them. You can even make them and freeze them, just like what you get at the grocery store but healthier
- Tzatziki: You can buy storebought tzatziki or you can make your own really easily by following this recipe
🗒 Variations
- Herbs: You can swap oregano in here for your favorite seasonings like parsley, basil, or even thyme
- Breading: For the breading on the outside, you can use a combination of seasonings in here as well or subtract any of the ones I used to make them your own or cater to your kiddies
🗒 Best served with
- Greek Tzatziki Sauce
- Big Mac Sauce
- Fava Bean Hummus
👝 How to Store Leftovers
Store cooked chicken nuggets in an airtight container in the fridge to easily reheat. You can store them for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze the leftovers to have an easy meal to grab and make when you’re in a hurry.
🤔 Common Questions
Can I use ground chicken instead of chicken breast?
Absolutely. You can use cut up chicken thighs too! Whatever your preference.
What should I serve chicken nuggets with?
You can serve these on or with a salad, with any dipping sauce of your choice, you can throw them in a bowl with veggies and your favorite grains.
Greek Style Homemade Chicken Nuggets
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These Homemade Chicken Nuggets are a healthier (and Greek) spin to every kids favorite food. Even the adults will love these!
Course MainCuisine Greek-InspiredKeyword chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 20 minutes minutesResting time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 1 hour hour
Servings 2 – 4
Calories 455kcal
Ingredients
- 1 – 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
For the marinade
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the breading
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- tzatziki, fresh dill and lemon wedges for serving (use our favourite tzatziki sauce)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Make the marinade in a medium bowl by whisking together all of the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl with the marinade, toss and let sit for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Make the breading: mix together the breadcrumbs, shredded parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bread the chicken by removing the small pieces of chicken one at a time and dunking into the breadcrumbs mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs. Add each breaded chicken nugget to the parchment lined sheet pan. Spray the tops with cooking spray
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Serve garnished with fresh dill, a squeeze of lemon and tzatziki sauce for dipping!
Notes
- Make this as a fun appetizer along with our other favourite recipes like Greek Meatball Recipe (Keftedes) and Spicy Greek Feta Dip (Tirokafteri)
- Serve alongside a delicious salad like Maroulosalata aka my Mama’s Salad for a full meal!
- Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.6g | Protein: 46.7g | Fat: 15.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 129.6mg | Sodium: 1690.1mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 4.9g
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