Quinoa Chicken Nuggets
User Reviews
5
14 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
331 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Quinoa Chicken Nuggets
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Quinoa Chicken Nuggets combine tender, bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a flour and egg wash, then encrusted with cooked quinoa for a crisp texture. Baking at a high temperature crisps the nuggets without deep-frying. These nuggets are suitable for serving with various dipping sauces and offer a unique crunch from the quinoa crust.
Description
Chicken breast pieces are first dredged in a seasoned flour mixture, dipped in an egg and water wash, and finally coated thoroughly with cooked quinoa. The nuggets are placed on a greased baking sheet, optionally sprayed with cooking spray to enhance browning and crispiness, and baked at 425°F until golden and cooked through. This method yields baked nuggets with a crunchy exterior from the quinoa, and juicy interior from the chicken. They can be served hot with dipping sauces such as ketchup or honey mustard.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breast cut into 2-inch pieces, boneless skinless
- ⅔ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and grease a baking sheet. In a small bowl whisk flour, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl whisk eggs and water. Place quinoa in a third bowl.
- Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, then eggs, and lastly in the quinoa being sure to coat well. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Spray chicken nuggets generously with cooking spray (this helps the nuggets to get crispy but can be skipped if you prefer) and bake for 15-20 minutes until nuggets are cooked through and browned. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces such as bbq sauce, ketchup, sweet and sour sauce, etc.
Notes
- Serve the nuggets with your preferred dipping sauces; ketchup and honey mustard complement the flavor well.
- Spraying the nuggets with cooking spray before baking helps achieve a crispier crust but can be omitted if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
177mg
(59%)
Sodium
734mg
(31%)
Potassium
542mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
209IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 734mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 209IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
14 reviews
Excellent
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