Healthy Chicken Nuggets
Wholesome and crunchy chicken nuggets baked to perfection, perfect for a guilt-free snack or meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground chicken, whole wheat breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form nugget shapes using a handful of the mixture.
- Dip each nugget in beaten egg to coat.
- Coat each nugget with breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange nuggets on the baking sheet with space between them and spray tops with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard or barbecue. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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