Chicken Nuggets

Christina
Christina @cook_3000087
USA

I used to make these alot when my children were toddlers, as they're texture is easier to chew than breasts or tenderloins. They're also a good texture now that were dealing with wiggly teeth. They're good to make ahead and freeze for a fast and simple kid friendly dinner on busy nights. Recipe adapted from : MOMables.com

Chicken Nuggets

I used to make these alot when my children were toddlers, as they're texture is easier to chew than breasts or tenderloins. They're also a good texture now that were dealing with wiggly teeth. They're good to make ahead and freeze for a fast and simple kid friendly dinner on busy nights. Recipe adapted from : MOMables.com

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Ingredients

  1. 1 lb.ground chicken
  2. 1/4 cupold fashioned oats
  3. 1/4 cupgrated parmesan, divided
  4. 3/4 tsp.paprika, divided
  5. 1/2 tsp.garlic powder
  6. 1/4 tsp.onion powder
  7. 1/4 tsp.ground pepper
  8. pinchsalt
  9. 1/2 cupbreadcrumbs
  10. 1/2 tsp.dried parsley

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.

  2. 2

    In a small, shallow bowl toss together the breadcrumbs, parsley, half the paprika and half the parmesan cheese. Set it aside.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, oats, other half of the parmesan, other half of the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Use your hands to combine it all together.

  4. 4

    Form balls out of the chicken mixture and lightly flatten them with your fingers to form a nugget shape. Place each in the breadcrumb mixture and coat them completely.

  5. 5

    Place breaded nugget on the prepared baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through cook time or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Serve immediately and enjoy!

  6. 6

    To freeze : Prepare the nuggets up to step 4, then place them on a tray lined with parchment paper and pop them into the freezer for 2 hours. Then transfer them to a freezer safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. No need to thaw before baking, just add an additional 3-4 minutes into the cook time until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.

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Christina
Christina @cook_3000087
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I love to bake and to try out new recipes! I'm always on the lookout for simple dinners for busy weeknights. A lot of the recipes I post on here are ones I've found on Pinterest or from different bloggers, and that I've tried and really enjoyed, but I always reference to where I got the recipe from in the recipe description and the pictures are my own. If there's no source listed, then it's a rare recipe that I came up with. I have two wonderful kids and I hope to pass on my love of cooking and baking to them.
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