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Baked Chicken Nuggets

Make chicken nuggets at home using cereal crumbs, spices, and herbs. You can cook them in the microwave or the oven.

Prep 7 minCook 22 minTotal 29 minUpdated Jul 3, 202629 minLow CarbGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Make chicken nuggets at home using cereal crumbs, spices, and herbs. You can cook them in the microwave or the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp Ready-to-eat cereal, cornflakes
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder

Instructions

  1. Remove skin and bone; cut thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to crushed cornflakes. Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
  4. Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumb mixture. Shake to coat evenly.

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