Baked Chicken Nuggets
Make chicken nuggets at home using cereal crumbs, spices, and herbs. You can cook them in the microwave or the oven.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: about 3 ounces
234
Calories
29g
Protein
7g
Carbs
10g
Fat
1g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
174mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 3 g · Cholesterol 151 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
1 1/2 pounds
ready-to-eat cereal, cornflakes
1 cup
paprika
1 teaspoon
Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon
onion powder
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Remove skin and bone; cut thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin.
- 4
Add remaining ingredients to crushed cornflakes. Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
- 5
Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumb mixture. Shake to coat evenly.
- 6
Preheat oven to 400 °F. Lightly grease a cooking sheet.
- 7
Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they are not touching.
- 8
Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.
- 9
Lightly grease an 8x12 inch baking dish.
- 10
Place chicken pieces on baking dish so they are not touching. Cover with waxed paper and cook on high.
- 11
Rotate chicken every 2 to 3 minutes. Cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Notes
- •Place chicken on cutting board. Remove skin from thighs.
- •Turn chicken thighs over.
- •Cut around bone and remove it.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
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