Easy Chicken Nuggets

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup old fashioned oats (also known as 5 minute oats)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 1. preheat oven to 375°f.
• 2 2. place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor until chicken is finely chopped and ingredients are combined.
• 3 3. place the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl or on a plate and stir to combine.
• 4 4. with moistened hands, roll 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture between your palms and flatten it into a “nugget” shape.
• 5 5. gently press nuggets into bread crumbs to evenly coat them.*.
• 6 6. place nuggets on a cooling rack. place cooling rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
• 7 7. lightly spray nuggets with cooking spray.
• 8 8. bake for 15 minutes and serve.**.
• 9 * to freeze, place nuggets on a sheet tray after this step and freeze for one hour. place nuggets in labeled freezer bags for up to 3 months. when ready to cook, follow the directions starting with step #6.
• 10 ** if you want your nuggets to be golden brown, place under the broiler for 2 minutes after cooking.