Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Chicken Nuggets

When making Chicken Cordob Bleu I decided that I had made a big enough batch and used the last chicken breast to make Chicken Nuggets for my grandsons. I discovered these when my children were little and liked the idea that they were baked not fried. These can be made ahead and frozen. They are in the round pan in the picture.



Chicken Nuggets

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken tenders
3/4 c. milk
1 c. cornflake crumbs
1/3 grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 t. seasoned salt
1/4 t. black pepper

Cut chicken into bite sized pieces. Pour milk over chicken and set aside. Mix crumbs, cheese, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag and shake. Drop chicken pieces into the bag, shake to coat the pieces. (This may take several times to coat all of the chicken)
Spray a large cookie sheet with a vegetable spray, spread chicken evenly on the pan. Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 20-25 mins.

Honey Dip

1/2 c. honey
2 t. lemon juice
Microwave on high for 45-60 seconds, until hot

Barely Barbecue Dip

1/2 c. ketchup
½ c. barbecue sauce

Microwave on high for 1 min., stir. Microwave and additional 1 - 1 1/2 mins.

*** My last batch I pulled chicken out of the freezer and later discovered that I had pulled out chicken thighs instead of boneless chicken breasts. Since it was rapidly approaching dinner time I just breaded the thighs and cooked them at 350 for 30 minutes. They were so yummy and tender. A mistake that turned out delectable. I will definitely use this method again, as good as fried chicken without the frying and fat.


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