⏱ 40 min totalBaked Chicken Nuggets
Per 1 serving · 163 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein32g34% of calories
- Carbs14g14% of calories
- Fat21g51% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Baked Chicken Nuggets (163 g) has 377 calories, with 32 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (51% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), thiamine (24% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30%, 59% and 44% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein63%
- Thiamine24%
- Riboflavin (B2)23%
- Niacin79%
- Vitamin B675%
- Pantothenic acid38%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A17%
- Vitamin K10%
- Vitamin B1218%
- Choline19%
- Calcium14%
- Potassium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium30%
- Saturated fat59%
- Cholesterol44%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 breast fillet Chicken breast
³⁄₁₆ cup Breadcrumbs
¹⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
³⁄₁₆ tsp, leaves Thyme
³⁄₁₆ tbsp, leaves Basil
¹⁄₁₆ cup Butter
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400° F and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- 2
Trim and cut the chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch pieces, about 10 nuggets per breast.
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt, thyme, and basil.
- 4
Melt the butter in a shallow dish.
- 5
Dip each chicken piece into the melted butter, letting excess drip off, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer without crowding.
- 6
Bake until cooked through and golden, about 20 minutes, turning the pieces once halfway through. An instant-read thermometer should register 165° F in the center.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (163 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 153 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 12 μg | 10% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 75% |
| Folate (B9) | 33 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 38% |
| Choline | 104 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 138 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 451 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 47 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 336 mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 33 μg | 60% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.4 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 40 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.3 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 150 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 11 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 377 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 72minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 45minCycling (moderate)
- 31minRunning (6 mph)
- 53minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Baked Chicken Nuggets?
One serving of Baked Chicken Nuggets (1 serving) has 377 calories, which works out to 231 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Baked Chicken Nuggets high in protein?
Yes. It has 32 g of protein per serving, and 34% of its calories come from protein (8.4 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Baked Chicken Nuggets keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Baked Chicken Nuggets?
688 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Baked Chicken Nuggets?
1.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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