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Healthy Chicken Nuggets

Imagine biting into a crispy, golden chicken nugget that’s both healthy and satisfying. These Healthy Chicken Nuggets are not just a guilt-free alternative; they are packed with flavor and texture that will make you forget about the frozen variety.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In another bowl, beat the large egg.
  5. Dip each chicken piece into the beaten egg, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer.
  7. Lightly drizzle olive oil over the coated chicken pieces.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. For extra crunch, broil the nuggets for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.

Notes

Let the nuggets cool slightly before serving. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.