Easy Chicken NuggetsCatherine McCord
Recipe information
Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
Makes 24 nuggets
Ingredients
1
pound chicken breasts, boneless & skinless cut into chunks
1
/4 cup old fashioned oats (also known as 5 minute oats)
1
/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1
/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1
/4 teaspoon onion powder
1
/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3
/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1
tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Step 2
Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor until chicken is finely chopped and ingredients are combined.
Step 3
Place the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl or on a plate and stir to combine.
Step 4
With moistened hands, roll 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture between your palms and flatten it into a "nugget" shape.
Step 5
Gently press nuggets into bread crumbs to evenly coat them.
Step 6
Place nuggets on a cooling rack. Place cooling rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
Step 7
Lightly spray nuggets with cooking spray.
Step 8
Bake for 15 minutes and serve.
Step 9
- To freeze, place nuggets on a sheet tray after this step and freeze for one hour. Place nuggets in labeled freezer bags for up to 3 months. When ready to cook, follow the directions starting with step #6.
Step 10
** If you want your nuggets to be golden brown, place under the broiler for 2 minutes after cooking.