Baked Chicken Nuggets
Make chicken nuggets at home using cereal crumbs, spices, and herbs. You can cook them in the microwave or the oven. Recipe source: “Baked Chicken Nuggets”, USDA MyPlate Kitchen, public domain. Photo: USDA.
- Total time
- 29 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 234
- Protein
- 29g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
Step 2
Remove skin and bone; cut thighs into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin.
Step 4
Add remaining ingredients to crushed cornflakes. Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
Step 5
Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumb mixture. Shake to coat evenly.
Step 6
Preheat oven to 400 °F. Lightly grease a cooking sheet.
Step 7
Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they are not touching.
Step 8
Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.
Step 9
Lightly grease an 8x12 inch baking dish.
Step 10
Place chicken pieces on baking dish so they are not touching. Cover with waxed paper and cook on high.
Step 11
Rotate chicken every 2 to 3 minutes. Cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
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