An awesome allergy-friendly meal! Dairy-free and egg-free homemade oven baked chicken nuggets.
Everybody has a few meals that bring them back to their childhood. Chicken nuggets are one of those for me. There's something so comforting and familiar with them. I've shied away from making them at home in the past because I wasn't sure how I would get around the egg wash but I found a simple substitute, that I use often when baking. These homemade chicken nuggets make a great lunch or dinner, plus they're completely dairy-free and egg-free
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my recent post about these. Kikkoman is hosting a contest and I entered using their panko breadcrumbs. This post is not sponsored by them in any way, they just inspired me to finally make chicken nuggets. I decided to use panko rather than breadcrumbs for its light and flaky texture.
Dairy-Free and Egg-Free Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
- Prepare stations by putting olive oil in one small bowl and the panko and Italian seasoning in another. You may have to add more as you go.
- Season bite size chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Put chicken in the bowl with olive oil and coat completely. Working with a few pieces at a time, move chicken to panko bowl and mix to coat. Then place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
- Once all the chicken is on the baking sheet, lightly spray the top with cooking spray and bake for 10 minutes. Flip each piece of chicken then bake for another 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
ssuire
Thanks for sharing, I will have to try making these for my kids.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay, you are so welcome! I hope y'all enjoy 🙂
mailynngo
I have been craving chicken nuggets foreverrrr. I think I'll make these since it's definitely a way better and healthier option than what I was going to get. LOL Thanks for sharing!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes, when that craving hits - you've just gotta have them! 🙂
Jerica
This is really cool! I have never thought about making my own chicken nuggets because it sounded so hard! Haha Your recipe looks so easy, I'll have to check it out!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Totally, it's so easy and tasty 🙂
loveyoumoretoo
These look awesome. Such a good, healthy option.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂 Absolutely!
Sweatin with Stacy
Sounds like an easy recipe to make!
Jenna | The Urben Life
It totally is 🙂
Cait Weingartner
I'm always down for a healthier version of an old favorite! These upgraded chicken nuggets look tasty and I like how simple they are to make.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes!!! Thank you 🙂 I hope you try this recipe out soon!
Baby Castan On Board
I love the idea of making chicken nuggets at home! They must be so much better than frozen or fast food nuggets. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! Oh yes, so much better 🙂
Emma Myrick
Yum! Love me some panko. Everything is better with panko. 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh yes, totally agree!
onesharpmamablog
These are great for high allergy families
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much!
Shelby @Fitasamamabear
Chicken nuggets definitely bring me back to kid days! Simple recipe so I love it 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Totally!! Thank you 🙂
Nicol Living
So easy. I'm sure I'll get the thumbs up from my kids when I make these for them.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Right!! I hope you all enjoy 🙂
Maya Maceka
Mmmm.. these look so crunchy! Who doesn't love chicken nuggets? Might have to try these out for myself.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Riiight?! I hope you try them out 🙂
Karen L
Yum I love panko! Good call! This recipe looks delicious!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Panko is great! Thank you 🙂
peaccount
Yum I love panko! Good call! This recipe looks delicious!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Me too! Thank you!
Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder
healthy but delicious looking! Love the idea of these nuggets
Jenna | The Urben Life
Absolutely! I hope you try it out 🙂
kleebanks
Yum! I always like quick and easy, but NUTRITIOUS recipes. Thanks for sharing!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes, you are so welcome!! Thank you 🙂
Sarah
I love using Panko, it gets nice and crispy 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes, me too!
T. M. Brown
This is a good recipe to keep in the toolbox for those with food allergies (we have an egg allergic child). We've used mustard, too, which adds some nice flavor and works well as a cohesive. Thanks for sharing!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Absolutely! Mmm adding mustard sounds like a great idea.
mrscaudle1011
This is perfect. My little one has an egg allergy it's hard finding recipes she ca enjoy as well.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! I know the struggle and I'm happy to help 🙂
Alison Rakoto
Clean and simple food that is kiddo friendly. Wonderful!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Totally 🙂 thanks so much!
Christine
Oh, I love these! My son's favourite food are chicken nuggets and these are a great healthy version. 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
That's great, thank you!
Verla Company
I love clean foods that my family will enjoy! Pinning! Thanks!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Great, thank you!! I hope you all enjoy 🙂
Latitude & Lattes
I love the simple idea of using olive oil in the breading - way to come up with a healthier recipe for a classic fav 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much!! It's great, I hope you try it out
Beautiful Healthy Sweet
These are so healthy and must be SOOO yummy! Definitely a must-make recipe! 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! I hope you try the recipe soon 🙂
brycerae
Yum !! Full credit to your photo's as well. Well Done 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much!! That truly means a lot 🙂
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami
Great recipe! I've always loved chicken nuggets. Since being diagnosed with celiac disease, I've had to switch to gluten free panko crumbs. I love the seasonings in this recipe.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! I'm so glad this post resonated with you. I hope you try it out and love it!
Dominique| Perchance to Cook
These look yummy! I was intrigued when I saw "egg-free". I'll have to try them!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much!! Enjoy 🙂
Latasha | Arts and Budgets
Oh, wow! I love this! One of my favorite foods is Chicken Nuggets! I would totally try this meal for my family. 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you so much! Yay, that makes me so thrilled 🙂 I hope you and your family enjoy!
Paula@ I'm Busy Being Awesome
I love how easy this recipe sounds. I wonder if I could use gluten free panko crumbs -I'll let you know if they work out! Thanks for the idea 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awesome, thank you! I would assume gluten free panko crumbs would work just fine - let me know your thoughts 🙂