Herbed Chicken Nuggets
Originally submitted by Amy and modified by Kaboose.com
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Blending thyme, parsley, basil and wheat germ, these savory herb-battered chicken bites make for delectable appetizers or satisfying supper fare.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1 inch cubes.
- In a bowl beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.
- Combine the parsley, thyme, red pepper, bread crumbs, wheat germ, basil and ground pepper. Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly. Pour seasoning mixture into a resealable plastic bag and the chicken pieces to coat.
- 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 cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 308cal
- total fat: 9.3g
- cholesterol: 175mg
- sodium: 508mg
- carbohydrates: 19.1g
- fiber: 3g
- protein: 36g
Servings: 4
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