recipe baked chicken nuggets

Baked Chicken Nuggets

BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS

PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
CONVENTIONAL COOKING TIME: 12 TO 14 MINUTES
MICROWAVE COOKING TIME: 6 TO 8 MINUTES
4 Servings, about 3 ounces each

Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless 1-1/2 pounds
Ready-to-eat cereal, cornflakes, crumbs 1 cup
Paprika 1 teaspoon
Italian herb seasoning 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon
Onion powder 1/4 teaspoon

1. Remove skin and bone; cut thighs into bite-sized
pieces.
2. Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by
using a rolling pin.
3. Add remaining ingredients to crushed cornflakes.
Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
4. Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumb
mixture. Shake to coat evenly.

CONVENTIONAL METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly grease a cooking sheet.
2. Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they are not touching.
3. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.

MICROWAVE METHOD:
1. Lightly grease an 8- by 12-inch baking dish.
2. Place chicken pieces on baking dish so they are
not touching. Cover with waxed paper and cook
on high.
3. Rotate chicken every 2 to 3 minutes. Cook until
tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Note: To remove bone from chicken thighs:
1. Place chicken on cutting board. Remove skin
from thighs.
2. Turn chicken thighs over.
3. Cut around bone and remove it.

PER SERVING:
Calories 175
Total fat 8 grams
Saturated fat 2 grams
Cholesterol 67 milligrams
Sodium 127 milligrams

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