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Easy Chicken Nuggets

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Easy Chicken NuggetsCatherine McCord
Cooks' Note

This recipe was originally published on Weelicious as "Easy Chicken Nuggets".

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

Preparation

  1. 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.

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