Baked Chicken Nuggets
Baked chicken nuggets are a crispy, oven-baked favourite made from tender chicken breasts marinated in buttermilk, then coated in a crunchy crust of crushed corn flakes, Parmesan and paprika. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the coating and mixes the marinade in seconds, giving you golden nuggets without a deep fryer. A guaranteed hit with children and adults alike.
About this recipe
Baked Chicken Nuggets Thermomix TM7 style bring the golden crunch of your favourite fast-food treat straight to your own kitchen, without a deep fryer in sight. This recipe for crispy baked chicken nuggets starts with boneless, skinless chicken breasts bathed in tangy buttermilk, which keeps every bite remarkably juicy while the crust turns deliciously crisp in the oven. The all-in-one kitchen machine does the heavy lifting: it weighs the buttermilk marinade directly in the bowl, grates the Parmesan cheese in seconds and grinds the corn flakes with paprika and pepper into an even, crunchy coating that clings to every nugget. Ideal as a quick weeknight dinner for families, a party snack for children's birthdays or a meal-prep favourite for busy weeks, these nuggets deliver a crispy exterior and tender interior every single time. Serve them with a dipping sauce, in a lunchbox or alongside potato wedges for a complete homemade feast that beats anything from the freezer aisle.
Preparation tips
- Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized pieces, roughly two centimetres, so all nuggets bake at the same rate and stay juicy inside with a uniformly golden corn flake crust.
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk with salt for at least thirty minutes, or overnight in the fridge; the acidity tenderises the meat and helps the crushed corn flake coating stick beautifully.
- For extra crunch, press each nugget firmly into the corn flake and Parmesan mixture and spray lightly with oil before baking; the paprika adds colour while the cheese brings a savoury, nutty edge.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the corn flakes with a certified gluten-free corn flake variety and check that the buttermilk and Parmesan are gluten-free as well, so the whole family can enjoy the same crispy nuggets.
- Festive party version: add a pinch of smoked paprika and garlic powder to the corn flake coating, shape the chicken into smaller bite-sized balls and serve with honey-mustard and barbecue dips at birthdays or game nights.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision weighing - The built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs buttermilk and salt directly in the bowl, saving you extra measuring cups. [Built-in scale]. [Precision Control]
- Fresh grating - The Thermomix grates the Parmesan cheese in seconds into fine, fragrant shreds that bind the corn flake coating. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
- Crunchy grinding - TM7 grinding turns corn flakes and paprika into an even, coarse crumb that clings to every chicken piece. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Speedy chopping - The Thermomix chops the chicken breasts into uniform nugget pieces faster than cutting by hand. [Chopping]. [Time Savings]
- Even mixing - The TM7 mixes buttermilk with pepper into a smooth marinade that coats the chicken evenly. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- buttermilk
- salt
- Parmesan cheese
- corn flakes
- ground black pepper
- paprika