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Easy Chicken Nuggets

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 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 bread crumb
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor until chicken is finely chopped and ingredients are combined.
  3. Place the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl or on a plate and stir to combine.
  4. With moistened hands, roll 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture between your palms and flatten it into a “nugget” shape.
  5. Gently press nuggets into bread crumbs to evenly coat them.
  6. Place nuggets on a greased cooling rack. Place cooling rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
  7. Lightly spray nuggets with cooking spray.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and serve. If you want your nuggets to be more golden brown, place under the broiler for 2 minutes after cooking. Air frying instructions are in the notes below!

Notes

To Freeze: Before cooking, place the coated, raw nuggets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, freeze them for an hour, then put them in labeled zip-top bags and freeze for up to 4 months. When ready to eat, cook as directed, adding 2 minutes to the cooking time.
To Air Fry: Form the nuggets as instructed and spritz each one will cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.