Yummy Baked Chicken Nugglets

Originally from the Easy Home Cookin' Chicken Recipe Pamphlet, I tweaked it a little bit (like I do with every recipe I find). Even the 8 year old who will only eat Chicken McNuggets or processed chicken patties, declared these a winner. They are fast, not fried & really maintain the flavor of the chicken very well. Great for a fast lunch or even appetizer.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 5-6
• Yields: 6-8 pieces

Ingredients

• 2  lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, rinsed,patted dry & cut into bite sized pieces
• 1⁄4 cup flour (I use Wondra)
• 1  cup  baked  cheese crackers, crushed (I used Cheezits; the "off" brand I find too salty)
• 1  cup  seasoned bread crumbs
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese (I use the kind in a can - we call it "sprinkle cheese)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1  egg, beaten with
• 1  teaspoon water
•  salt, to taste (optional)
•  pepper
•  pan release spray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F In plastic bag, combine cracker crumbs, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, oregano& basil.
2. In another plastic bag, combine flour& salt& pepper.
3. Toss chicken pieces in flour mixture& shake to coat.
4. Shake off excess.
5. Dip floured chicken pieces in egg/water mixture, coating all sides.
6. Toss chicken pieces in cracker crumb/bread crumb mixture& shake to coat.
7. Press pieces into mixture to make sure there is a nice coating on chicken.
8. Spray cookie sheet or other shallow baking dish w/pan release& place pieces on pan.
9. Lightly spray chicken w/pan release.
10. Bake for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Serve with dipping sauce of your choice.