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Heart Healthy Chicken Nuggets Recipe

               
Chicken Nuggets
Skip the drive-thru and serve up a homemade chicken nugget with wonderfully crispy skin and a tender interior. No processed meat or deep-frying here — this baked chicken nugget recipe boasts an impressive 2 grams of fat per serving (versus the average fast food nugget’s 12 grams).
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
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 finely crushed corn flakes
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a small bowl lightly beat egg whites and buttermilk. In another bowl, place the cornflakes. Dip each chicken piece into egg mixture then coat with cornflakes, covering completely.

Step 4

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.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 166
Make this for: Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 4 pieces
Per serving:
calories:166
total fat:2g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:40mg
sodium:641mg
total carb:12g
fibers:1g
proteins:27g

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About This Healthy Recipe

Healthy chicken nuggets? Yes, you heard that right! Skip the drive-thru and make this simple, 8-ingredient chicken nuggets recipe instead. The kids are going to love these crispy, buttermilk chicken nuggets. And the best part is that they can be ready in just 45 minutes. While most chicken nugget recipes are loaded with calories and fat, this recipe is low in both. Each serving contains just 166 calories and 2 grams of total fat making this a deliciously heart-healthy chicken nugget recipe. Despite being low-fat and low-calorie, these healthy kid-friendly chicken nuggets are packed with 27 grams of protein. Another great nutrition fact about these healthy chicken nuggets is that they contain just 12 grams of carbohydrates per serving, making this recipe a great option for anyone following a diabetic-friendly diet. Once you make these healthy chicken nuggets, fast food will be a thing of the past. Enjoy!

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Heart Healthy Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
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 finely crushed corn flakes
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a small bowl lightly beat egg whites and buttermilk. In another bowl, place the cornflakes. Dip each chicken piece into egg mixture then coat with cornflakes, covering completely.

Step 4

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.

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