Herbed Chicken Nuggets

These chicken nuggets are tender and delicious! Many friends have asked for the recipe and my husband loves them!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 309 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

In a bowl, beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.

Step 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.

Step 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.