Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Name: Herbed Chicken Nuggets
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

11 ingredients

5 steps

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 pepper. Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly. Pour seasoning mixture into a resealable plastic bag and toss 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 bake for an additional 5 minutes.