Crispy Ranch Chicken Nuggets
These oven-baked chicken nuggets are crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside, packed with delicious ranch flavor — a perfect win for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces Use pale pink breasts for ideal freshness.
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko give a lighter, extra-crispy crunch.
- 1/2 cup ranch seasoning mix Choose a brand that you enjoy on its own.
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Seasoned with salt and pepper.
- 2 large eggs At room temperature for the best coating.
- to taste salt and pepper
- as needed cooking spray For greasing the baking sheet.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Whisk the eggs in another bowl until combined and frothy.
- In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs and ranch seasoning mix until well mixed.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops of the nuggets with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through until golden and cooked through.
- Let them rest briefly before serving warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs. Don't overcrowd the baking sheet to achieve even browning. For make-ahead, coat the nuggets and refrigerate before baking for up to 2 hours.