McDonald’s has nothing on these delicious nuggets. The crispy almond-based coating and yummy honey-mustard sauce will make this quick dish a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts weighing about 6 oz each
• 1/4 cup oat bran
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1 Tbsp coarsely ground flaxseed
• 1/4 cup coarsely ground almonds
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• Pinch garlic powder
• 1/2 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F Prepare baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or coating lightly with best-quality olive oil.
- Cut chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces, about 1.5 inches square. Set aside.
- Next, combine all dry ingredients in a large container with a tightly fitting lid. Shake well. This is your coating mixture.
- Combine water and egg in a medium bowl. Dip each piece in the water/egg-white mixture. Then dip each piece in the coating mixture. Make sure each piece is well coated.
- Place on the baking sheet. When all of your chicken has been coated and your baking sheet is full, place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden.
Clean-Eating Honey Mustard Sauce
• 1.5 tsp honey
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Mix well.
*Use the almond coating on larger strips of chicken breast to make chicken tenders for the adults!
Nutritional Value for 4 Nuggets
Calories: 100 Calories from Fat: 32 Fat: 3.5 g Saturated Fat: 0.5 g Trans Fat: 0 g Protein: 12 g Carbohydrates: 7 g Dietary Fiber: 2 g Sodium: 320 mg Cholesterol: 0 mg
Nutritional Value per tsp of Sauce
Calories: 13 Calories from Fat: 0 Fat: 0 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Trans Fat: 0 g Protein: 0 g Carbs: 3 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sodium: 60 mg Cholesterol: 0 mg
