Healthy(er) Chicken Nuggets
I am on a mission to cut out processed and fast foods from our diet. In order to keep the peace around my house, I'm always searching for a healthy version of some of our favorite "junk" food. One of big ones for us is chicken nuggets. I've been experimenting with a few recipes and this is a combination of a couple of different ones.
Ingredients:
1 lb of chicken ( I usually use thighs because they are less expensive)
2/3 cup of all-purpose unbleached flour
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1 egg slightly beaten
3 tbsp of melted butter or margarine (optional)
Steps:
1. Heat oven to 450 degrees
2. Line cookie sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
3. Cut chicken into 1 inch squares or chunks
4. In bowl 1, mix flour, parmasan cheese, garlic salt and paprika
5. In bowl 2, place slightly beaten egg.
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This is linked to The Grocery Cart Challenge Recipe Swap
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1 lb of chicken ( I usually use thighs because they are less expensive)
2/3 cup of all-purpose unbleached flour
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1 egg slightly beaten
3 tbsp of melted butter or margarine (optional)
Steps:
1. Heat oven to 450 degrees
2. Line cookie sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
3. Cut chicken into 1 inch squares or chunks
4. In bowl 1, mix flour, parmasan cheese, garlic salt and paprika
5. In bowl 2, place slightly beaten egg.
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6. Dip the chicken squares into the egg mix and then into the flour mixture. I usually do two or three at a time.
7. Place coated chicken onto cookie sheet.
8. Sprinkle lightly with melted butter/margarine (this is optional - only if you want a little more flavor)
9. Bake at 450 degrees for 14 minutes. Flip them with a large spatula half way through the baking period.
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Wallah! Golden brown chicken nuggets that even a 5 year old will eat! And, the best part? YOU know EXACTLY what is in them!
This is linked to The Grocery Cart Challenge Recipe Swap
Labels: Thrifty Recipes
3 Comments:
I like to add a little chili seasoning to my breading. It gives it a little spice.
That a good idea! In an earlier version of this recipe I put ground pepper in the breading, and E freaked. She refused to eat it because she was convinced it was "too spicy". So, I'd have to sneak in the chili seasoning.
Looks great! I'm going to try it.
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