Herbed Chicken Nuggets

School Lunch Ideas and - Lunch

These chicken nuggets are tender and delicious! Many friends have asked for the recipe and my husband loves them!

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

4 skinless

boneless chicken breasts

2 eggs

beaten

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

½ teaspoon dried thyme

1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

½ cup dried bread crumbs

seasoned

½ cup wheat germ

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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Lunch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

In a bowl beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.

Step 4

Combine the parsley thyme red pepper bread crumbs wheat germ basil and pepper. Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly. Pour seasoning mixture into a resealable plastic bag and toss the chicken pieces to coat.

Step 5

Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes turn the pieces and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 308.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36g 72%

Carbohydrates: 18.7g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 12%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 9.7g 15%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 161.6mg 54%

Vitamin A Iu: 347IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.4mg 172%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 57%

Vitamin C: 2.8mg 5%

Folate: 77mcg 19%

Calcium: 73.1mg 7%

Iron: 3.5mg 20%

Magnesium: 80.8mg 29%

Potassium: 524.2mg 15%

Sodium: 378.1mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 87.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.