SPICY CHICKEN NUGGETS

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We devour these spicy chicken nuggets at least once a week. If you want to tone down the heat, skip the chipotle pepper. -Cheryl Cook, Palmyra, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, optional
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and, if desired, chipotle pepper. Place butter in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces in butter, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., Place chicken on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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