[NEW] Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets are a childhood favorite. They're fun to eat with your fingers and to dip in your favorite sauce. We recommend a yogurt-based dip like our Herbed Blue Cheese Dip for a well-balanced condiment that goes perfectly with chicken nuggets and a plate of fresh veggies.
Active: 15 min. Cook: 30 min. Total: 45 mins
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[NEW] Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

  • ½ cup egg substitute
  • 1 Tbsp. water 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed ½ cup quick oats ½ cup wheat germ
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley ½ tsp. thyme 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.  Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the egg substitute with the water. Add the chicken.
  3. Pulse oats and wheat germ together in a food processor until there are no whole pieces of oats left.
  4. In a separate bowl, stir together oat mixture, seasonings, and oil, being sure to evenly distribute oil.
  5. Toss chicken with herb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet and bake, turning once, until one of the larger pieces is white in the center when cut open (15-20 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 186 g
Amount per serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.7g 15%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 179.1mg 60%
Sodium 382mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 21.1g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.24g 14%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 36.4g
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 6%
Calcium 45.6mg 4%
Iron 3.1mg 15%
Potassium 656.2mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.