Chicken and Zucchini Nuggets
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
349 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken and Zucchini Nuggets
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Healthy Chicken and Zucchini Nuggets recipe, a kid's favorite meals that turns into a Summer feast with no guilt!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken tenderloins cut into nugget-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup finely grated zucchini squeezed dry with a paper towel
- 2 cups cornflakes finely crushed
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup ground almonds
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Spicy Basil Ketchup:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup fresh basil finely chopped
Instructions
- For the Spicy Basil Ketchup, simply mix the sweet chili sauce and Ketchup into a bow. Stir in the fresh basil. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush it with olive oil.
- Add the chicken to a large bowl and pour the buttermilk overtop. Mix well and set aside.
- Grate the zucchini and pat dry using a paper towel or dish towel.
- In a large bowl mix well grated zucchini, crushed cornflakes, cornmeal, ground almonds, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
- Remove each piece of chicken from the buttermilk, and dredge through the crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place nuggets on the baking sheet. Brush each chicken nugget with olive oil.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then gently flip and spray the other side. Bake for 10 minutes more, then remove from oven and serve with the Spicy Basil Ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
1237mg
(52%)
Potassium
714mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
1104IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1237mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 714mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1104IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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