Nutritional Chicken Nuggets
Adapted from Mom-a-licious. Kids loved these—make a batch and freeze the extra.
Adapted from Mom-a-licious. Kids loved these—make a batch and freeze the extra.
- Carbohydrate 26.9740333333333 g
- Cholesterol 67.16 mg
- Fat 10.8827166666667 g
- Fiber 1.68 g
- Protein 31.8063 g
- Saturated Fat 1.904045 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (159g)
- Sodium 397.224333333333 mg
- Sugar 25.2940333333333 g
- Trans Fat 1.091385 g
- Calories 342 calories
Step-by-step
- Heat oven or toaster oven to 375 degrees
- Mix breadcrumbs, garlic, yeast, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl (add Parmesan if using).
- Place chicken between sheets of plastic wrap and pound until ¼ inch thick.
- Cut chicken into two-inch strips (if the chicken is thick, pound it out a bit more).
- Coat chicken with the breadcrumb mixture and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Cook for 10 minutes.
Pounding chicken breasts to an even quarter-inch thickness before cutting prevents uneven cooking, ensuring every piece finishes in the oven at the exact same moment. When preparing poultry, uniform sizing matters far more than precise cutting skills; thick spots will remain raw while thin edges dry out. Breaded proteins require dry surfaces to hold coatings effectively, so pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels before starting the assembly line. Panko breadcrumbs provide a shatteringly crisp exterior that standard American breadcrumbs lack, while nutritional yeast introduces a savory depth without relying solely on heavy cheeses. Baking these pieces at 375 degrees for precisely ten minutes yields tender meat beneath a golden crust. Arranging the coated pieces on a foil-lined baking sheet allows easy cleanup and promotes rapid heat circulation around each nugget. Uncooked breaded portions freeze well for up to one month when layered between parchment paper in an airtight container. Pair these baked proteins with an acid-driven dipping sauce like mustard or vinegar-based slaws to cut through the rich fat content of the parmesan and oils.
