Oven-Roasted Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dip
Tender chicken nuggets oven-roasted to golden perfection, served with a tangy honey mustard dipping sauce perfect for kids and adults alike. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour 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, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large, beaten eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow bowl, mix 1 cup panko breadcrumbs with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in another bowl and 2 beaten large eggs in a third bowl. Dip each 1 lb chicken breast cube first into flour, then egg, then coat evenly with the panko mixture.
- Step 3: Arrange the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over the nuggets.
- Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until nuggets are golden and cooked through.
- Step 5: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 2 tbsp mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth to make the honey mustard dip.
- Step 6: Serve the warm chicken nuggets with the honey mustard dip on the side for dipping.







