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Baked Chicken Nuggets

Baked Chicken Nuggets

260 Ratings
260 Ratings
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Baked Chicken Nuggets
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Make chicken nuggets at home using cereal crumbs, spices, and herbs. You can cook them in the microwave or the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal, cornflakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Remove skin and bone; cut thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin.
  4. Add remaining ingredients to crushed cornflakes. Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
  5. Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumb mixture. Shake to coat evenly.

Conventional Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F. Lightly grease a cooking sheet.
  2. Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they are not touching.
  3. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.

Microwave Method:

  1. Lightly grease an 8x12 inch baking dish.
  2. Place chicken pieces on baking dish so they are not touching. Cover with waxed paper and cook on high.
  3. Rotate chicken every 2 to 3 minutes. Cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Notes

To remove bone from chicken thigh:

  1. Place chicken on cutting board. Remove skin from thighs.
  2. Turn chicken thighs over.
  3. Cut around bone and remove it.
Source:

Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: about 3 ounces
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 158
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 99 mg
Sodium 115 mg
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 18 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 13 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 233 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 158
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 4 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 3 mg
Cholesterol 99 mg
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 18 g
Minerals
Calcium 13 mg
Potassium 233 mg
Sodium 115 mg
Copper 60 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 22 mg
Phosphorus 169 mg
Selenium 20 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 54 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.7 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 45 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 54 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 2 1/2 ounces

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