Easy Homemade Chicken Nuggets (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Nugget Components

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 50g thick Greek yogurt
03 - 50g panko breadcrumbs
04 - 30g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
06 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
07 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
08 - Olive oil for drizzling

→ Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

09 - 75g Greek yogurt
10 - 3 teaspoons liquid honey
11 - 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard

→ Sweet Chili Mayo Dip

12 - 100g good quality mayonnaise
13 - 5 teaspoons sweet chili sauce

# Instructions:

01 - Heat your oven to 220°C fan (240°C conventional/gas mark 9). Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut the chicken breasts into evenly-sized bite-sized chunks - this ensures they cook at the same rate.
02 - Place the chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl and add the Greek yogurt. Toss everything together until each piece is thoroughly coated - the yogurt acts as a natural adhesive for the breadcrumb mixture.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well to distribute all the flavors evenly.
04 - Take each yogurt-coated chicken piece and roll it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks well. Make sure each nugget is completely covered.
05 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the coated nuggets in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Lightly drizzle each nugget with olive oil - this is key for achieving that golden, crispy exterior.
06 - Pop the tray into your preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the nuggets are golden brown and crispy all over. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them.
07 - While the nuggets are baking, prepare both dipping sauces by simply mixing the ingredients for each in separate small bowls until smooth and well combined.
08 - Once the nuggets are beautifully golden and crispy, remove from the oven and serve immediately alongside your homemade dipping sauces for the ultimate family-friendly meal.

# Notes:

01 - For air fryer cooking: Cook at 200°C for 15 minutes, checking for doneness. You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size.
02 - These nuggets freeze brilliantly! Once cooled, freeze flat on a tray for 1-2 hours, then transfer to labeled freezer bags for future quick meals.
03 - Greek yogurt works best as a coating base due to its thickness, but regular natural yogurt can be substituted if needed.
04 - Feel free to customize the spice blend - try smoked paprika, chili flakes, or a pinch of cayenne for extra heat and flavor.

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