Baked Kid-Friendly Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Tender baked chicken nuggets coated in a crispy panko crust served with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dipping sauce, perfect for kids and adults alike. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• as needed olive oil spray
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: In a shallow bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
3. Step 3: Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a separate bowl. In another bowl, beat 2 large eggs until combined.
4. Step 4: Dip each chicken piece first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat them evenly with the panko mixture. Place the coated nuggets on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Spray the nuggets lightly with olive oil spray to help crisp the coating. Bake for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth to make the honey mustard dip.
7. Step 7: Remove nuggets from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes before serving with the dipping sauce.