⏱ 30 min totalBaked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets
Per 1 serving · 181 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein32g27% of calories
- Carbs21g18% of calories
- Fat30g56% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets (181 g) has 484 calories, with 32 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in protein (64% DV), Vitamin A (25% DV) and thiamine (30% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 25%, 84% and 50% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein64%
- Vitamin A25%
- Thiamine30%
- Riboflavin (B2)29%
- Niacin80%
- Vitamin B675%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Folate (B9)10%
- Choline19%
- Calcium14%
- Potassium10%
- Magnesium12%
- Zinc14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium25%
- Saturated fat84%
- Cholesterol50%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Chicken breast
¼ clove Garlic
⅛ cup Butter
¼ cup Breadcrumbs
¹⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ tbsp Parsley- 🥄½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 🥄⅛ tsp Garlic salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels for a crispy breading.
- 2
Mix the minced garlic with melted butter in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
- 3
Dip each chicken piece into the garlic butter, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 4
Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch roasting dish, leaving space between each piece. Drizzle with any remaining garlic butter.
- 5
Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (181 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 224 μg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 10 μg | 8% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 75% |
| Folate (B9) | 41 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 μg | 20% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 38% |
| Choline | 104 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 140 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 471 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 49 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 348 mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 36 μg | 65% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 56 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 | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 220 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 16 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 | 0.5 μg | — |
Burning 484 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 92minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 58minCycling (moderate)
- 40minRunning (6 mph)
- 68minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets?
One serving of Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets (1 serving) has 484 calories, which works out to 267 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets high in protein?
It provides a solid 32 g of protein per serving (64% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 20 g of net carbs and 18% 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 Parmesan Chicken Nuggets?
564 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets?
1.7 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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