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Crunchy Flax Chicken Nuggets

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Recipe courtesy of SaskFlax

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.

flax-crusted-chicken-nugget

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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Course: Main Course
Preparation: Quick & Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
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
Imperial – Metric

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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