Chicken nuggets have never tasted so good! The Parmesan cheese ramps up the flavour and then is balanced perfectly with a crunchy crusted of corn flakes and ground flaxseed. These tasty little nuggets are kid-friendly and the added bonus, adults will like them too.
Recipe courtesy of SaskOilseeds
Crunchy Flax Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets have never tasted so good! These tasty little nuggets are kid-friendly and the added bonus, adults will like them too.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 – 4 oz skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup ground toasted golden flaxseed
- 3/4 cup finely crushed corn flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 ༠F (200 ༠C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch (3.5 cm) sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine ground flax, corn flakes, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Melted butter in a bowl or dish for dipping chicken pieces.
- Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the well-coated chicken pieces on a prepared baking sheet in a single layer, and bake for 20 – 25 minutes. Serve nuggets with your favourite sauce.Yield: 30 nuggets.
Nutrition Facts
Crunchy Flax Chicken Nuggets
Serving Size
5 nuggets
Amount per Serving
Calories
259
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
71
mg
24
%
Sodium
241
mg
10
%
Potassium
222
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
629
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
75
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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