Chili-Corn Crusted Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Name: Chili-Corn Crusted Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Ripe Avocado, Peeled; 2 Medium Limes, Zest And Juice; 1/2 cups Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt; 1/4 cups Cilantro, Chopped; 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar; Coarse Salt, If Necessary; 3- 1/2 cups Corn Chips; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Or Cayenne Pepper; 1 whole Large Egg; 1/2 cups Low Fat Milk; 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed; Coarse Salt And Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1 whole Ripe Avocado, Peeled
2 Medium Limes, Zest And Juice
1/2 cups Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
1/4 cups Cilantro, Chopped
2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
Coarse Salt, If Necessary
3- 1/2 cups Corn Chips
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Or Cayenne Pepper
1 whole Large Egg
1/2 cups Low Fat Milk
1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed
Coarse Salt And Ground Black Pepper

1
Puree avocado, lime zest and juice, Greek yogurt, cilantro and sugar.
2
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
3
Place in the refrigerator.
4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
5
Combine corn chips, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes or cayenne in the bowl of a food processor.
6
Pulse until mixture resembles bread crumbs.
7
In a separate small bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
8
Season chicken breast cubes with a dash of salt and pepper.
9
Prepare baking sheet with a wire rack and coat with cooking spray.
10
Dip chicken breast cubes into the egg/milk mixture, then coat with the corn chip/spice mixture.
11
Place on the wire rack with at least 1 inch of space in between each nugget.
12
Coat each nugget with cooking spray.
13
Place in the oven and bake for 1214 minutes, until internal temperature of nuggets reaches 160 degrees F.
14
Allow nuggets to cool for a few minutes before eating.
15
Serve with avocado yogurt dip.

364

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Ripe Avocado, Peeled, 2 Medium Limes, Zest And Juice, 1/2 cups Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt, 1/4 cups Cilantro, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Chili-Corn Crusted Chicken Nuggets falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chili-Corn Crusted Chicken Nuggets

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