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Healthy Chicken Nuggets {Baked}

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2-3 thick slices whole wheat bread for about 1 cup of crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup panko crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch or so sized pieces

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  2. In a food processor or blender, place the slices of whole wheat bread and pulse until crumbs form. Add the basil, oregano and Parmesan cheese and pulse until combined. Pour the bread crumbs into a shallow dish (like a pie plate) and mix in the panko crumbs.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, egg whites and water until well combined. Pat the chicken cubes dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Toss the chicken cubes in the egg white/olive oil mixture before taking a few of them at a time and rolling them in the bread crumb mixture to coat evenly.
  4. Place the coated chicken nuggets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Using a pair of tongs, carefully flip the nuggets over (taking care not to remove the breading) and bake for 5 minutes longer, or until cooked through (the exact time will depend on the size of the chicken pieces). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 211mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 211mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.