Kid-Friendly Baked Chicken Nuggets with Parmesan and Oats

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Crunchy baked chicken nuggets coated in a savory mix of Parmesan cheese and oats, perfect for a healthy kid-friendly snack or meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs chicken breast, rolled oats, Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken breast
• 1 cup, finely ground rolled oats
• 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 large egg
• as needed olive oil spray

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup finely ground rolled oats, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg until smooth. Dip each 1-inch chicken breast piece into the egg, then coat thoroughly with the oat and Parmesan mixture.
3. Step 3: Arrange coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray each nugget with olive oil spray to promote browning.
4. Step 4: Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until nuggets are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.