Asian Chicken Nuggets

A great dinner or delicious snack for the kids (and adults) anytime. The nuggets are crispy and have a nice juicy interior! Enjoy!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  boneless  chicken tenders
• 1⁄2 cup seasoned rice vinegar (I prefer the roasted garlic flavor)
• 3  large green onions, minced
• 1  piece gingerroot (1 to 1 1/2 inch, minced)
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 3⁄4 cup  plain breadcrumbs (or substitute Panko crumbs for a more crispy exterior)
• 4 -6  tablespoons  vegetable oil
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss chicken with rice vinegar, greens onions, ginger, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper; chill 1/2 hour to 8 hours. Drain checken well; discard marinade. Dip chicken in crumbs OR Panko; shake off excess.
2. Heat 2 tbsps. oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 1/3 to 1/2 of the chicken without crowding until no longer pink in the center, about 2-3 minutes per side; drain on paper towels. Repeat until all chicken is used.