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Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets Recipe

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Instead of buying frozen or fried nuggets for your children, make them homemade Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets for a kid friendly meal.

Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets are a very popular choice for children. My daughter asks to eat them on a frequent basis. Instead of giving her frozen or fried nuggets, I decided to make a healthier option, Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets. The chicken pieces are coated in panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese, and baked in the oven. Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets are a delicious kid friendly meal.


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Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1½ lbs. chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 2 eggs
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Place a greased wire rack onto a baking sheet.
  2. Cut chicken tenderloins into 1 1//2 inch pieces.
  3. In a plastic bag or bowl, mix together the panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  4. In a bowl, beat the eggs.
  5. Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs. Place the coated chicken pieces into the crumb mixture and toss until well coated.
  6. Place the chicken pieces onto the wire rack and spray with oil.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, turning half way.

 

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