Zesty Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Name: Zesty Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 ½ cups fine breadcrumbs; ¼ cup romano cheese, grated; cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ cup melted unsalted butter or ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 cup sour cream; 2 -3 tablespoons white prepared horseradish, to taste; salt, to taste; ⅛ teaspoon white pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups fine breadcrumbs
¼ cup romano cheese, grated
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup melted unsalted butter or ½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup sour cream
2 -3 tablespoons white prepared horseradish, to taste
salt, to taste
⅛ teaspoon white pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Line 2 baking sheets with foil.
3
Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
4
Combine salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, cheese, and thyme in a plastic bag.
5
Shake well.
6
Dip chicken in melted butter or vegetable oil.
7
Then roll in crumb mixture.
8
Place chicken on foil-covered baking sheets and bake in 400 degree F oven for 10 minutes.
9
Cool and serve or refrigerate.
10
HORSERADISH DIP.
11
In a small serving bowl, mix sour cream, horseradish, pepper, and salt.
12
Chill.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 ½ cups fine breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Zesty Chicken Nuggets falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Zesty Chicken Nuggets

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