A healthier Chicken Nugget?

Is it possible to get a healthy chicken nugget, and not compromise the taste?  YES!!! 

Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Recipe and pic from Allrecipes.com

Ingredients:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

2 eggs, beaten

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned

1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions:

1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

2.Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1 inch cubes.
3.In a bowl beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.
4.Combine the parsley, thyme, red pepper, bread crumbs, wheat germ, basil and ground pepper. Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly. Pour seasoning mixture into a resealable plastic bag and the chicken pieces to coat.
5.Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes, turn the pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes.


Enjoy
~Mommy of 6 <3