Chicken nuggets are a top choice for children of all ages! There is no need for the deep fryer with this simple shake-and-bake recipe. These tasty nuggets are similar to McDonald’s but much more healthy! Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!
8 boneless, skinless chicken breast
halves, cut into nugget-size
pieces (about 6 pieces per breast)
1 cup plain yogurt or nondairy yogurt or
enough olive oil to coat
1 cup cornmeal
2 cups gluten-free cornflake crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a sheet pan.
2. Coat the chicken pieces with yogurt or olive oil.
3. Place cornmeal, cornflakes and spices in a Ziploc bag. Seal and shake to thoroughly combine ingredients.
4. Place coated chicken in cornmeal mixture. Seal the bag and shake to completely cover all the pieces with crumbs.
5. Place breaded chicken pieces on prepared sheet pan. Bake in preheated oven until cooked through, about 15 to 25 minutes depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
6. Serve warm with favorite dipping sauces.
