Baked Chicken Nuggets
Make chicken nuggets at home using cereal crumbs, spices, and herbs. You can cook them in the microwave or the oven.
- Average Cost: $5.37
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 14 minutes
- Servings: 4
Recipe Source: ChopChopFamily.org
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, about 2 cups
- 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal, cornflakes, crumb
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Non-stick cooking spray
Directions
- Cut thighs into bite-sized pieces. Wash hands and contact surfaces thoroughly after touching raw meat.
- Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin.
- Add remaining ingredients to crushed cornflakes. Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
- Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumb mixture. Shake to coat evenly.
Conventional Method (preferred method for crispy coating):
- Preheat oven to 400˚ F.
Lightly grease a cooking sheet. - Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they are not touching.
- Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.
Microwave Method:
- Lightly grease an 8- by 12-inch baking dish.
- Place chicken pieces on baking dish so they are not touching. Cover with waxed paper and cook on high.
- Rotate chicken every 2 to 3 minutes. Cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
