Baked Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Submitted by Dine Dish

"This is a tasty way to make chicken nuggets at home! My kids like things with a kick, so they enjoy these, but if yours don't then simply omit the red pepper!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless 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 breadcrumbs, seasoned
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1 inch cubes.
4. In a bowl beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the parsley, thyme, red pepper, bread crumbs, wheat germ, basil and ground pepper.
6. Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly.
7. Pour seasoning mixture into a large, resealable plastic bag and add the chicken pieces (without the eggs and water); shake to coat.
8. Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes, turn the pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Reviews

[ladypit]

I omitted the red pepper (because my pickiest child will not touch it!) and these turned out quite nicely. I liked the wheat germ flavor a lot, but I didn't think this made quite enough coating for 4 chicken breasts. We enjoyed them a lot, though! Thanks KC! I'm so glad I took your dare, it made for a good kid friendly meal with some baked fries.