Cracker Crusted Chicken Nuggets

Cracker Crusted Chicken Nuggets

Enjoy this healthier twist on chicken nuggets.
Print Recipe
CourseAppetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time30 minutes
Servings4
Calories308kcal

Equipment

  • 2 Medium Bowl
  • Knife
  • Fork
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula/Turner

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups crackers whole grain, crushed
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  • Wash hands before preparing food.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Whisk eggs in a medium bowl, set aside. Crush whole grain crackers and place in a separate bowl, set aside.
  • Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch nuggets. One by one, add the chicken nuggets to the whisked eggs and toss to coat. With a fork, add egg covered chicken nuggets to the crushed crackers one at a time, toss to coat.
  • Place coated chicken nuggets on a lined baking sheet (evenly spaced).
  • Lightly spray the chicken nuggets with non-stick cooking spray and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Internal temperature of nuggets should be 165ºF.
  • Serve with your favorite low-sodium, low-sugar dipping sauce. Make into a MyPlate meal by pairing with a fruit or vegetable.

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Notes

Optional: Add spices to your preference.
 
Nutrition Facts
Cracker Crusted Chicken Nuggets
Amount per 1 Serving
Calories
308
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
154
mg
51
%
Sodium
 
427
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
Vitamin D
 
1
µg
7
%
Calcium
 
64
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
486
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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