Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Mayonnaise

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Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Mayonnaise Recipe

These homemade chicken nuggets are a healthier alternative to fast food chicken nuggets. They're an irresistible treat thanks to the crunchy panko breadcrumb coating and flavorful mayonnaise dipping sauce.

Ingredients

1 tbsp honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Time Needed

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Chicken should be cut into bite-sized pieces.
Combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
Whisk together the eggs and water in a separate small bowl.
In a third small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs.
Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then in the panko breadcrumbs.
Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
Prepare the mayonnaise dipping sauce while the chicken nuggets are baking.
In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice.
With the mayonnaise dipping sauce, serve the chicken nuggets hot.