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Skinny Chicken-Veggie Nuggets

02.03.12(1) CommentCategory: Food/Motivated Mama/Skinny Meals/Skinny Mom Editor Blogs

Try this healthy twist on your kid’s favorite meal – chicken nuggets! By adding a package of California Blend veggies and panko bread crumbs instead of fried breading, your kids will enjoy the same taste in a healthier version!

Ingredients
• 1 (14 oz.) package California Blend Veggies, thawed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 lb. ground chicken
• 1 tsp. onion salt
• 2 c. panko bread crumbs
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Put the veggies and egg in a blender. Blend until pureed. Pour puree into a large bowl. Add the ground chicken and onion salt. Mix together with a fork until well mixed.
  2. On a large cutting board, spread a thin layer of the panko crumbs, salt and pepper them lightly.
  3. Spread chicken mixture on top of the crumb mixture until it’s about 1/2″ thick. Sprinkle more panko crumbs, salt, and pepper on top of the chicken mixture.
  4. Use a cookie cutter (or just a knife) to cut the chicken into shapes (Shapes are cute, but I’m normally in a hurry and just cut the slab into squares)
  5. Transfer to a cookie sheet which has been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray
  6. Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees for 14-16 minutes, or just until the chicken is cooked through.
***Note: These freeze SO well!

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