Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 c. 

  panko bread crumbs

• 1 tbsp. 

  vegetable oil

• 3/4 tsp. 

  garlic powder

• 3/4 tsp. 

  onion powder

• 1/2 tsp. 

  freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 tsp. 

  paprika

• 1 1/2 tsp. 

  (or more) kosher salt, divided

• Cooking spray

• 1/3 c. 

  all-purpose flour

• 1 

  large egg

• 1 lb. 

  boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2" pieces

• Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce or honey mustard, for serving (optional)

Description

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, toss panko with oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake, checking frequently and stirring after 2 minutes, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Step 2While still warm, return bread crumbs to bowl. Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss to combine.
3. Step 3Place a wire rack inside baking sheet. Spray rack with cooking spray. Pour flour into a small shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, beat egg until blended.
4. Step 4Season chicken all over with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss in flour, then dredge in beaten egg, allowing excess to drip back into dish. Roll in bread crumbs, firmly pressing to adhere. Arrange on prepared rack.
5. Step 5Bake nuggets until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°, 15 to 18 minutes.
6. Step 6While still hot, season with more salt, if desired. Serve with sauce alongside, if using.