Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400ºF and place a metal rack on top of a baking sheet. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

Prepare the chicken breasts by cutting the chicken into 1-inch “nuggets.” Set aside.

Step 3

Next, add the panko, flour, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and stir everything together until combined.

Step 4

Crack eggs into a separate bowl and whisk the eggs until combined.

Step 5

Then, dip each chicken nugget into the egg wash, completely coating each piece of chicken. Then, dip the nuggets into the bread crumb mixture, coating each side. It’s easiest if you do this one at a time to make sure that the chicken gets fully coated.

Step 6

Place the chicken nuggets on the cooling rack that is on the baking sheet.

Step 7

Drizzle the chicken nuggets with olive oil.

Step 8

Bake the chicken for 14-16 minutes, flipping the chicken tenders at around 7 minutes.

Step 9

Turn the oven to broil and broil the chicken nuggets for 1-2 minutes or until the chicken becomes golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and enjoy with honey mustard, BBQ sauce, ketchup, or any other dip.