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How to make homemade lunchbox chicken nuggets

Approved by children, and baked, not fried, these little protein bites are an ideal lunch box snack.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24 nuggets
Calories: 34 kcal
Course: Lunch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts chopped
  • 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground savory
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
  2. Place the chicken, mashed potatoes, parsley, garlic powder, savory, and salt in a food processor and pulse until smooth and combined.
  3. In a shallow bowl or plate, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan.
  4. With moistened hands, roll 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture between your palms and flatten into a "nugget" shape.
  5. Gently press the nugget into the bread crumb mixture to coat and flatten slightly.
  6. Transfer to a lightly greased cooling rack on a baking sheet lined with foil.
  7. Lightly spray the nuggets with cooking spray.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until crispy outside and cooked throughout.
  9. Serve hot with a dipping sauce, such as honey mustard or homemade ketchup.

Notes

  • Freezing directions: after the nuggets are shaped and coated, but not baked, place them on a sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes. Transfer to a ziplock bag, seal and freeze for up to 4 months. To bake: do not defrost, just add 3-5 minutes to the baking time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 34kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 88mg (4%) Potassium 87mg (2%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24nuggets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 34

% Daily Value*

Calories 34kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Potassium 87mg 2%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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