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Baked Chicken Nuggets
Make chicken nuggets at home using cereal crumbs, spices, and herbs. You can cook them in the microwave or the oven.
Makes 4 portions15 steps
234
kcal · per about 3 ounces
29g
Protein
7g
Carbs
10g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal, cornflakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Measured for the finished dish, as published — so there are no per-ingredient numbers to show.
Method
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Remove skin and bone; cut thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin.
- Add remaining ingredients to crushed cornflakes.
- Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
- Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumb mixture.
- Shake to coat evenly.
- Conventional Method: Preheat oven to 400 °F. Lightly grease a cooking sheet.
- Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they are not touching.
- Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.
- Microwave Method: Lightly grease an 8x12 inch baking dish.
- Place chicken pieces on baking dish so they are not touching.
- Cover with waxed paper and cook on high.
- Rotate chicken every 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals — USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (public domain), via myplate.food · public domain
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