Saturday, June 12, 2010

Home-made Chicken Nuggets by Samantha Thiessen

Preparation: 10 mins
Bake: 25 mins
Serves: 6

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp dried oregano or your favourite dried herb
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 cup low-fat milk
3 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3 cm chunks

Method:
1. Combine flour, herbs, salt and pepper in a bowl. In a second bowl, combine crumbs and cheese, if using. Pour milk into a third bowl
2. Dip each chicken chunk into milk; moisten all sides. Place into flour mixture, make sure chunk is coated. Dip into milk again then coat with breadcrumb mixture
3. Once all chicken chunks have been coated, arrange on a greased baking sheet, leaving space between pieces
4. Bake in the centre of a 220'C oven for 25 mins or until chicken nuggets are light golden. Serve immediately

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