NO MORE CHICKEN NUGGETS!
I’m taking a stand!
Yes, the kids LOVE them, and they’re quick and easy to make when you’re short on time, but I’m done. I have begrudgingly purchased them over the years, but I won’t anymore! The cleaner I eat, the more grossed out I become about the foods that I’ve continued to allow the kids to eat.
Do chicken nuggets pass the ‘Grandma Test’? In other words, would my Grandma have served these to her family…NO WAY! Because it’s not real food.
The kids were a little angry with me initially, but then I introduced them to this recipe, and now…they fight over the leftovers and don’t even miss that big red package that used to take up SO much space in my freezer! Yes, they’re a little more work, but they’re worth it (the chicken AND the kids)! Oh, and the grown-ups will LOVE them, too! 🙂
Homemade chicken tenders
6 servings
- 4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breast – cut into strips (or use the pre-cut tenders!)
- 2 C. whole wheat panko bread crumbs (you can use whole wheat bread crumbs if you can’t find the panko)
- 1 C. parmesan cheese
- 1 t. Italian seasoning
- ½ t. garlic powder
- ¼ t. cayenne pepper
- ¼ t. pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 – 1 C flour (I use wheat/white blend)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Spray a large pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl.
- Combine bread crumbs, parmesan and seasonings in another bowl.
- In a third bowl, add flour.
- Take chicken pieces and roll in flour, shake off excess and add to egg mixture, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until thoroughly coated on each side.
- Set on the prepared pan. Continue until all of the chicken is coated. Lightly spray the top sides of the chicken with cooking spray.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes. Remove pan from oven, flip pieces over and return to oven for another 12-15 minutes.
VOILA!
Nutritional Info
1 serving: 290 calories, 30 grams protein, 20 grams carbs
*A good dipping sauce is mustard (regular and/or Dijon) mixed with honey. I just mix the 3 together, using about equal portions of each – just eyeball it. 🙂