Chicken Nuggets
Keep those weeknight dinners healthy with these low-fat chicken nuggets that are better for you than the ones you’d get at a fast food restaurant.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenderloins
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk or skim milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Preparation
- Serves 4
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Cut chicken into 1-1/2 -inch pieces. In a bowl combine flour, paprika, pepper and salt. Roll chicken pieces in the flour mixture to cover on all sides, shaking off excess flour. Set aside.
- In a small bowl lightly beat egg whites and buttermilk. In another bowl, place the breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken piece into egg mixture then coat with breadcrmbs, covering completely.
- In a large, nonstick frying pan, add the chicken and onions and saute until the onions are tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer on rack. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until golden. Serve with ketchup or honey mustard, if desired.
Nutritional Value
- Serving size is about 4 pieces
- Calories: 166
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 641mg
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
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