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Guilt-free Chicken Nuggets – Pioneer COOKERY

Guilt-free Chicken Nuggets

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Ingredients

Olive oil cooking spray

1⅓ cups Panko bread crumbs, see shopping tip

1 pound (2 large) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken breast tenders cut into 24 even bite-sized pieces

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1½ teaspoons smoked paprika or sweet paprika

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter or Smart Balance Light

2 egg whites

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking pan with olive oil spray.

2. Melt butter in a small shallow bowl. Let cool slightly and mix in egg whites. Add bread crumbs in another shallow bowl and toss with brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, chili powder, black pepper and garlic powder. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then dredge chicken in bread crumbs and place on baking pan. Continue until all chicken has been coated. Spray top of chicken with olive oil spray.

3. Bake chicken for 10 minutes. Turn over, spray with a little more olive oil spray. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper, if desired. Bake an additional 7-8 minutes or until chicken is cooked and golden brown.

4. Serve with barbecue sauce, ketchup or light ranch dressing on the side, if desired

Makes 4 servings (6 nuggets per serving)

Nutrition Facts
for 6 chicken nuggets
214 calories
4g fat
1.6g sat fat
55g chol
29g protein
16g carbs
390mg sodium
1g fiber
4g sugar
SmartPoints value : 6

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I'm a self-taught cook, passionate about bringing timeless recipes to life with a modern twist. Raised in the heart of the countryside, I grew up surrounded by family, farms, and the comforting aromas of home-cooked meals. Drawing inspiration from the pioneers of culinary history— Kitchen is my creative sanctuary, where she blends traditional techniques with fresh, innovative flavors. With a focus on hearty, wholesome dishes and easy-to-follow recipes, My mission is to make home cooking feel like an adventure. Whether you’re roasting your first chicken or experimenting with a new dessert, I'm here to show you that cooking from scratch is always worth the effort. Join Me on a journey to rediscover the joy of cooking and savor the simple pleasures of a home-cooked meal, one recipe at a time.

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