Herbed Chicken Nuggets
Description
These homemade chicken nuggets are baked, not fried, and get their nutty flavor from wheat germ.
Ingredients
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 tablespoon water
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
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1/2 cup wheat germ
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2
Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1-inch cubes.
3
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.
4
Combine the parsley, thyme, red pepper, bread crumbs, wheat germ, basil and pepper. Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly. Pour seasoning mixture into a resealable plastic bag and toss the chicken pieces to coat.
5
Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes, turn the pieces, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.