BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS RECIPE

 

BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS

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

PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES

CONVENTIONAL COOKING TIME: 12 TO 14 MINUTES

MICROWAVE COOKING TIME: 6 TO 8 MINUTES

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