CRISPY CHICKEN NUGGETS

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"With a crisp golden coating, these moist and tender bite-size pieces of chicken are greeted with enthusiasm whenever I serve them as a hearty snack or party appetizer," says Cathryn White of Newark, Delaware.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup butter, melted
2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Place butter in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in bread crumb mixture. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.