
Baked Chicken Nuggets
Make chicken nuggets at home using cereal crumbs, spices, and herbs. You can cook them in the microwave or the oven.
- 14 minutes
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Baked Chicken Nuggets
Make chicken nuggets at home using cereal crumbs, spices, and herbs. You can cook them in the microwave or the oven.
- 14 minutes
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal, cornflakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Remove skin and bone; cut thighs into bite-sized pieces.
Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin.
Add remaining ingredients to crushed cornflakes. Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumb mixture. Shake to coat evenly.
Preheat oven to 400 °F. Lightly grease a cooking sheet.
Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they are not touching.
Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.
Lightly grease an 8x12 inch baking dish.
Place chicken pieces on baking dish so they are not touching. Cover with waxed paper and cook on high.
Rotate chicken every 2 to 3 minutes. Cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Place chicken on cutting board. Remove skin from thighs.
Turn chicken thighs over.
Cut around bone and remove it.
Ingredients
Serving Size: about 3 ounces
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 158 |
Total Fat | 6 g |
Saturated Fat | 2 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
Omega 3 - EPA | 4 mg |
Omega 3 - DHA | 3 mg |
Cholesterol | 99 mg |
Carbohydrates | 7 g |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
Total Sugars | 1 g |
Added Sugars included | 1 g |
Protein | 18 g |
Minerals | |
Calcium | 13 mg |
Potassium | 233 mg |
Sodium | 115 mg |
Copper | 60 mcg |
Iron | 3 mg |
Magnesium | 22 mg |
Phosphorus | 169 mg |
Selenium | 20 mcg |
Zinc | 1 mg |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A | 54 mcg RAE |
Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
Vitamin B12 | 0.7 mg |
Vitamin C | 2 mg |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Vitamin E | 0 mg |
Vitamin K | 4 mcg |
Folate | 45 mcg DFE |
Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
Riboflavin | 0.3 mg |
Niacin | 6 mg |
Choline | 54 mg |
Source:
- Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals
- USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion