Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, parmesan cheese, seasonings, and 1/2 cup of Italian breadcrumbs.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, mix remaining breadcrumbs with melted butter, coating breadcrumbs evenly with butter.

Step 3

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 4

Take small portions of ground chicken mixture and flatten to approximately 1/4-inch thickness (if using cookie cutters for shapes).

Step 5

Place flattened ground chicken on parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 6

Use cookie cutter on mixture but do not remove. Repeat steps 4-6 until all mixture/cookie cutters have been used.

Step 7

Place baking sheet lined with nuggets and cookie cutters in the freezer for 30 minutes or until slightly firm.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 9

Remove excess mixture from around cookie cutters. Save for later or discard.

Step 10

Remove cookie cutters from nuggets. They should now be firm enough to handle and hold shape.

Step 11

Coat each nugget in buttered breadcrumbs and place on a nonstick, oven-safe wire rack and rimmed baking sheet.

Step 12

Bake nuggets for 30-35 minutes or—depending on thickness—until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Step 13

Let cool and serve with dipping sauce.