BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS RECIPES

Steps:

• Place chicken in a shallow bowl and cover with pickle juice (enough to cover completely). Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours.
• After 8 hours, drain and dry the chicken completely on paper towels; discard marinade.
• Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a large baking sheet with generously with oil.
• Combine egg, egg white, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and panko.
• Dip chicken in the egg wash, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess.
• Place the chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and spray the top generously. Bake in the lower third of the oven until the bottom is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and bake 6 minutes, until golden.
• Air Fryer Directions:

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into small bite sized chunks. Season with garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and black pepper.
• Place panko in a small bowl. Place the hot sauce in another small bowl.
• Dip the chicken into the hot sauce a few at a time, then into the crumbs and place on the air fryer basket in a single layer, in batches if needed.
• Spray the top generously with olive oil and air fry 8 minutes at 400, flipping halfway and spraying the other side when you flip.
• Serve with celery and carrot sticks and blue cheese dressing, if desired.