Crunchy Chicken Nuggets
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
25 nuggets
Quick Tips
For a dipping sauce, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard. ~Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
For a home-made barbeque sauce, mix the following ingredients: 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon basil, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon parsley, 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion, 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 pinch of garlic powder
Crunchy Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup barbeque sauce
- 3 cups cereal flakes
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix chicken and barbeque sauce in a large bowl.
3. Pour cereal flakes into a large plastic bag and crush into small pieces.
4. Place chicken pieces in the bag, reseal, and toss to coat.
5. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange coated chicken pieces on the baking sheet.
6. Bake until crispy and golden brown and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Quick Tips
For a dipping sauce, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard. ~Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
For a home-made barbeque sauce, mix the following ingredients: 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon basil, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon parsley, 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion, 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 pinch of garlic powder
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
25 nuggets
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. This material was partially funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - (SNAP) and USDA's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - (EFNEP).
