Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees

Step 2

Place the panko style bread crumbs on a baking sheet

Step 3

Bake at 400 degrees for 3 - 4 minutes, until browned and toasty (keep a close eye on them to avoid burning)

Step 4

Add the chickpeas to a food processor and process until flaky

Step 5

Transfer the chickpeas to a large bowl

Step 6

Add the egg, oat flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and nutritional yeast

Step 7

Use your hands to knead the dough until combined (it should be sticky, but not stick to your hands much)

Step 8

Form the batter into chicken nuggets, and dip both sides in the toasted bread crumbs

Step 9

Place the nuggets on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

Step 10

Sprinkle any remaining bread crumbs over the tops

Step 11

Bake the nuggets at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes, until browned and desired texture

Step 12

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce