Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets
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4.7
Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets
Description
The recipe involves cutting chicken breast into small pieces and seasoning them with salt and pepper. The pieces are coated first with olive oil to help the breadcrumb mixture adhere, which consists of whole wheat Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, panko, and grated Parmesan cheese. The coated chicken pieces are placed on a baking sheet, lightly sprayed with olive oil again, and baked at 425°F. After an initial bake, the nuggets are turned and baked a bit longer until fully cooked and crispy on the outside.
These nuggets combine a crunchy, golden exterior with moist chicken inside, offering a balanced texture without frying. They are suitable as a snack, appetizer, or main dish paired with sauces or sides. Baking keeps them lighter compared to traditional fried nuggets.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces chicken breast boneless and skinless, from 2 large breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (or gluten-free crumbs)
- 2 tablespoons panko (or gluten-free panko)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- olive oil spray form
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.
- Cut the chicken into small bite sized pieces.
- Put the olive oil in one bowl and the breadcrumbs, panko and parmesan cheese in another.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then put in the bowl with the olive oil and mix well so the olive oil evenly coats all of the chicken.
- Put a few chunks of chicken at a time into the breadcrumb mixture to coat, then on the baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the top with olive oil spray then bake 8 - 10 minutes. Turn over then cook another 4 - 5 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz chicken | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 4.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 18% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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