By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
234 cal · 35 min
Baked Chicken Nuggets
Recipe GLPRf961ec775414bb
Crispy, golden baked chicken nuggets made with cornflake coating and aromatic seasonings. These tender nuggets are perfect for a quick, satisfying main course that the whole family will enjoy.
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Ingredients
1½ pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup Cornflake cereal
1 teaspoon Paprika
½ teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
¼ teaspoon Onion powder
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Cut them into bite-sized nugget pieces, approximately 1½ to 2 inches in length.
Crush the cornflake cereal into fine crumbs and place in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the paprika, Italian herb seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Mix the spice blend into the crushed cornflakes until evenly distributed.
One piece at a time, roll each chicken nugget in the cornflake mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres to all sides. Place coated nuggets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 18–20 minutes until the nuggets are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.
Comments
This recipe hits all the marks for a Charlotte weeknight family dinner. Chicken breasts, cornflakes, and basic seasonings are stocked at every major chain—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, ALDI, Kroger—with zero special stops required. The actual prep time is closer to 50 minutes when you factor in cutting chicken into nugget-sized pieces and letting them bake, but the hands-on work is only about 15 minutes, so it's honest enough for a busy evening. Cost per serving lands around $2–$2.50 depending on chicken sales, making this genuinely affordable. The main drawback is that baked nuggets don't reheat particularly well—they dry out and lose their crunch—so this is a same-night dish that works best fresh from the oven, and leftovers are mediocre at best.
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