Zingy Baked Chicken Nuggets

  Chicken & Turkey

These crispy chicken nuggets have just the right amount of spice. Yogurt makes them extra tender.

Zingy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Average Rating: 4.666666

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups whole wheat or regular panko bread crumbs
  • Honey mustard, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Mix first six ingredients; stir in chicken to coat.
  • 2. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl; add chicken, one piece at a time, and toss to coat. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
  • 3. Bake until lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink, 18-20 minutes. If desired, serve with honey mustard.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked chicken: 222 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 1 starch.

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