Tasty Tuesday

Almost all kids love chicken nuggets.  But most store bought nuggets have an ingredient list a mile long and include some not-so-great additives, etc.  Next time your kiddos (or even you!) want nuggets, here is a super simple recipe you can whip up---or better yet, have them help you!


Seasoned Baked Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts (or tenders), cut into small bite sized pieces (1/2-inch by 1-inch)
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°.
2. Add the chicken with the oil followed by the salt, Italian herbs, garlic salt, oregano, and black pepper.  Massage the chicken with the spices thoroughly.
3. Add the chicken, panko bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese to a zip top bag.  Seal the bag and squeeze the bread crumbs onto the chicken multiple times (as shown in the photo).
4. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
5. Lay the breaded chicken nuggets on the baking sheet in a single layer.
6. Spray the top side of the chicken with cooking spray.
7. Bake for 8 minutes on each side.
8. Serve immediately.