Chicken Parmesan Nuggets

Servings: 20 nuggets | Prep: 15 min | Cook Time: 20 min

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground chicken

• 1 egg

• ½ cup breadcrumbs divided into 2, ¼ portions

• ¼ cup part skim mozzarella cheese shredded

• 1 tsp. garlic powder

• 1 tsp. salt

• ¼ tsp. pepper

• 2 tbsp. parmesan cheese

• 1 1/4 cup marinara sauce

• 1 1/4 cup of part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

This Chicken Parmesan Nuggets are kid and adult friendly and are easy and delicious.

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl combine the ground chicken, egg, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper together.

2. Form into 20 equal size oval shaped nuggets. In a small bowl add ¼ cup breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

3. Coat each nugget with the breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese mixture. Add them to a prepared baking sheet and spray them lightly with cooking spray.

4. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Flip, lightly spray again with cooking spray and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.

5. Remove from oven and add 1 tbsp of marinara sauce and 1 tbsp of mozzarella cheese to each nugget. Place back in oven and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes. Serve with a side salad. Enjoy!

NUTRITION: 1 nugget Calories: 79 kcal | Fat: 4g | Carbohydrates: 3g | Sugar: <1g | Fiber: <1g | Protein: 7g

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