Description
A delicious twist on classic chicken nuggets, these baked gems use ground chicken blended with cheeses and spices for a satisfying and healthier meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (for coating)
- 3 tablespoons potato starch
- ½ teaspoon paprika (for coating)
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine the ground chicken, eggs, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt in a large bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Form the mixture into bite-sized nuggets with your hands.
- Whisk together the parmesan cheese, potato starch, paprika, and dried parsley in a separate bowl. Dredge each chicken nugget in the coating mixture, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Place the breaded nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as spicy ketchup or ranch dressing.
Notes
These nuggets pair well with a refreshing side salad or crispy oven-baked fries. Feel free to customize the recipe with additional spices or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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