Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets & Sweet Potato Fries

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Peel sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform sticks, about 1/4-inch thick. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Spread the sweet potato fries in a single layer on one of the prepared baking sheets, making sure they are not overcrowded. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until golden and crispy.

While the fries are baking, prepare the chicken nuggets. Cut the chicken breast into uniform bite-sized pieces.

Set up a breading station: Place flour in one shallow dish, the beaten egg in a second, and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third.

Dredge each chicken piece first in flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly in the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Arrange the coated chicken nuggets on the second prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle lightly with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.

Bake chicken nuggets for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through, golden brown, and an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) is reached. Serve immediately with the sweet potato fries.