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Golden Chicken Nuggets

This recipe is a healthy and delicious version of chicken nuggets found in popular fast food restaurants. The secret to its tastiness is adding paprika, salt, pepper and onion powder. Spices and seasonings are an excellent way to add flavor without adding calories. Baking the chicken in olive oil adds tastiness and crunch.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken nuggets
Servings: 3
Author: Lisa Ligon

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Oven mitt
  • Baking Pan or Cookie Sheet
  • Pastry Brush
  • 1 Gallon Re-Sealable Plastic Bag or Plastic Bowl with a Lid

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cornflakes OR 1/2 cup unbleached or whole wheat flour
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Paprika
  • 1/8 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 lb Chicken Tenders

Instructions

  • Wash Your Hands.
    - Wet and lather your hands.
    - Always wash your hands BEFORE & AFTER touching chicken so germs don’t get everywhere.
    - Rinse off the soap & dry.
  • Preheat Oven
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Make the Breading (Optional)
    - Measure 2 cups of cornflakes into the plastic bag.
    - Crush the cornflakes into little pieces using the bottom of your measuring cup.
  • Add Oil to Pan
    - Measure 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto the baking pan.
    - Use the pasty brush to paint the oil all over the pan evenly.
  • Measure Spices.
    Measure these ingredients into the plastic bag with the cornflakes:
    - 1 teaspoon salt
    - ¼ teaspoon pepper
    - ½ cup flour OR the crushed cornflakes
    - ⅛ teaspoon of paprika & onion powder
  • Shake & Add Chicken
    - Shake the bag until the ingredients are mixed.
    - Add the chicken
    - Make sure all of the pieces of chicken are coated evenly. The coating is what makes the chicken crunchy, golden and really good.
  • Place Chicken on Pan
    - Lay pieces of chicken on the pan.
    - Turn them over to make sure they are coated with oil on both sides.
  • Bake
    - Bake the chicken for 25 minutes until it’s completely cooked all the way through.
    - If you’re not sure, cut it open with a knife. If the nuggets are still pink inside, cook for a few more minutes.
    - NEVER eat pink chicken. It will make you sick!
  • Clean Up
    Wash & dry your tools.
  • Share & Enjoy
    Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
    What’s your favorite sauce? BBQ? Ranch? Honey?

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Notes

Safety Tip: When cooking poultry, you need to always be extremely careful about germs. Always wash your hands and tools immediately after touching uncooked chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1087mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 6mg