PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN NUGGETS

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Nuggets image

I loved chicken nuggets as a child. This baked version is healthier than the original, and it's a great meal for kids. - Haili Carroll, Valencia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cornflakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place cornflakes, parsley, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a blender; cover and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a shallow bowl; stir in bread crumbs and pecans. Place milk in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in crumb mixture to coat., Place on a greased baking sheet; spritz chicken with cooking spray. Bake 12-16 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once halfway through cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges