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Mayonnaise Chicken Nuggets

Published November 18, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Mayonnaise Chicken Nuggets are made with chunks of juicy chicken breaded with crispy, crunchy panko bread crumbs. Using mayonnaise as part of the breading process will give you extremely moist, flavorful chicken. Enjoy these baked chicken nuggets as part of a quick, delicious lunch or dinner.

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You may have heard of Mayonnaise Chicken before. It’s basically chicken that is coated with mayonnaise, then breaded and cooked. Sometimes there are other ingredients added to the recipe, like cheese or herbs.

Because my kids go through a ton of chicken nuggets, I wanted to make a homemade chicken nuggets recipe for them. To ensure that the chicken would bake up tender and flavorful, I used Duke’s Real Mayonnaise as part of the breading process.

Duke’s is known for its southern “twang” and is perfect in this recipe because it gives the chicken a little extra tanginess and doesn’t contain any sugar.

Why use mayonnaise to bread chicken? Using mayonnaise to bread chicken not only holds the bread crumbs on, but it also keeps the chicken moist, tender, and adds flavor.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe is so easy to make. There are just 3 ingredients and it takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

Using mayonnaise as part of the breading process keeps the chicken incredibly moist and flavorful, with a crunchy panko coating on the outside.

It’s a very kid-friendly recipe. You can enjoy these nuggets for lunch or dinner. 

How To Make Mayonnaise Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

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  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders.
  • You can swap out plain panko bread crumbs for seasoned panko or regular bread crumbs, if preferred. Gluten free bread crumbs can also be used, if needed.

The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

The prep work for this recipe is very simple. 

Preheat your oven to 400°F and coat the bottom of a baking sheet with a thin layer of olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.

Cut the chicken into 1 1/2 to 2-inch size pieces. Try to keep them as evenly sized as possible so that they all bake at the same rate.

Place the mayonnaise in one bowl and the panko in another.

Create!

Chunks of chicken coated in mayonnaise in a glass bowl with a bowl of bread crumbs and container of mayonnaise around it

Toss the pieces of chicken into the mayonnaise until coated.

A chunk of chicken coated with panko bread crumbs in the bowl of crumbs with a bowl of chicken and container of mayonnaise in the background

Then, toss each piece of chicken into the panko and turn to coat all sides.

Homemade chicken nuggets breaded on a baking sheet before cooking.

Place on the prepared baking sheet.

Homemade baked chicken nuggets on a baking sheet

Bake 15-20 minutes, turning over halfway gently with a fork, or until no longer pink in the center.

Present!

A plate of homemade chicken nuggets and dipping sauce with small plates, spoons, and Duke's mayonnaise in the background

Serve as is, or with your favorite dipping sauces.

Be sure to follow Duke’s on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and/or Twitter for more recipe inspiration!

Tips and Techniques

  • Try to cut the chicken as evenly sized as possible. This helps ensure that all of the chicken nuggets cook at the same rate.
  • If preferred, you can use seasoned panko or bread crumbs.
  • Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days. Leftovers are best reheated in the oven.

FAQ’s

What Do You Serve With Mayonnaise Chicken Nuggets?

You can serve any dipping sauces that you enjoy with chicken nuggets. Some popular choices are ketchup, barbecue sauce, honey mustard, peanut sauce, and sweet chili sauce.

To make a complete meal, serve chicken nuggets with a vegetable like broccoli or carrots and a starch like rice or potatoes.

Can You Freeze Mayonnaise Chicken Nuggets?

Freezing chicken nuggets made with mayonnaise is not recommended. Rather, store leftovers in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days.

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Mayonnaise Chicken Nuggets

Mayonnaise Chicken Nuggets are made with chunks of juicy chicken breaded with crispy, crunchy panko bread crumbs. Using mayonnaise as part of the breading process will give you extremely moist, flavorful chicken. Enjoy these baked chicken nuggets as part of a quick, delicious lunch or dinner.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Chicken, Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 379kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders (cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup Duke's Real Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs (see notes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat the bottom of a baking sheet with a thin layer of olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
  • Toss the pieces of chicken and mayonnaise together in a medium bowl until coated.
  • Next, add each piece of chicken into the panko and turn to coat all sides.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes, carefully turning over halfway, or until no longer pink in the center.
  • Serve as is, or with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Try to cut the chicken as evenly sized as possible. This helps ensure that all of the chicken nuggets cook at the same rate.
  • If preferred, you can use seasoned panko or gluten free bread crumbs.
  • Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days. Leftovers are best reheated in the oven.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Moop Brown says

    January 3, 2021 at 7:51 pm

    I love how quick and easy these nuggets are to make. Looks like a perfect dish for weeknights!

    Reply
  2. Amanda says

    January 3, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    Using mayonnaise is such a great idea! I love the rich flavor it added, and the coating was total perfection. Can’t wait to make these nuggets again!

    Reply
  3. Ramona says

    January 3, 2021 at 6:15 pm

    Wow, these Mayo chicken nuggets look absolutely amazing! This is a perfect recipe for trying a new way to make chicken nuggets and I am here for it. I would definitely try make these mayo chicken nuggets soon! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Debbie says

    January 3, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    Such an amazing and simple chicken nugget recipe. Using the mayo is just genius ! I also loved that these nuggets are baked and not fried. My whole family loved this recipe!!

    Reply
  5. Farrukh Aziz says

    January 3, 2021 at 9:29 am

    Our whole family loves chicken nuggets! I tried these out, and they turned out to be so yummy! Definitely gonna make this again soon! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!

    Reply
  6. Neha says

    January 2, 2021 at 10:58 pm

    These chicken nuggets look so crispy and yum! I love how these are made using just a few simple ingredients. Totally giving this recipe a try!

    Reply
  7. Candice says

    January 2, 2021 at 9:27 pm

    I saw mayo in this recipe and just had to try it. It was so good! I can’t believe I’ve been making breaded chicken without it. Great recipe. Will be making this one again!

    Reply
  8. Addison says

    January 2, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    These mayonnaise nuggets look so crispy and delicious! I’ve never tried making them this way!

    Reply
  9. Tracy says

    December 29, 2020 at 1:59 am

    SO delicious, we loved this! Thank you for another delicious recipe!

    Reply
  10. Gloria says

    December 28, 2020 at 10:33 am

    My grandkids love chicken nuggets. These sound so delicious and much better than frozen. I will have to make some for the next sleepover weekend. I know they will be a hit.

    Reply

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