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Baked Chicken Nuggets

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"A real kid pleaser! Adults will enjoy this recipe for a tasty appetizer, too! Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces if desired."
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This recipe has been rated 495 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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Original recipe yield 30 nuggets

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2 inch size pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, thyme and basil. Mix well. Put melted butter/margarine in a bowl or dish for dipping.
  3. Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter/margarine first, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place well coated chicken pieces on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a single layer, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 2, 2006 by RESALEAPPAREL 
I learned a great tip to crisp up chicken on the food channel show..Calorie Commando. Place... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2003 by ALETA14 
these were great! Very tasty and crisp and much better than fried. I used a beaten egg to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2005 by What a Dish! 
These were very good and tender! I didn't want to use all of that butter, so I used two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 16, 2003 by awesome in tummy 
These were great! I used 1 1/2 lbs. chicken tenders cut in half. Used only 1/2 tsp.salt, Since... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 19, 2007 by PBAILEN 
Best chicken nuggets that I have ever had. I used some suggestions from the reviews, and they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 8, 2006 by BIANKAT 
I reviewed this one a few years back...still making these today. Do what a reviewer below... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 12, 2003 by LKJOHNSON 
Very delicious! Did not run out of bread crumb mixture. As a matter of fact, I had to make a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 28, 2006 by Jodi 
These were awesome! A lot better than any frozen or fast food chicken nuggets. I made them for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 11, 2003 by ELSTANG 
What a great recipe! My whole family loved these nuggets. I did not have too much of the bread... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 7, 2003 by MAGGIEMITCHELL 
This was an easy and excellent recipe. Will definitely keep this one (even my five year old... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Baked Chicken Nuggets

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 280

  • Total Fat: 17.2g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
  • Sodium: 887mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 16.7g

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