Clean Eating Chicken Nuggets

What kid doesn't love chicken nuggets, right?  But what I don't love are some of the ingredients found in pre-made chicken nuggets.  So I took matters into my own hands & came up with this simple recipe for homemade chicken nuggets.  Pop-able enough for the kids & yummy enough for Momma & Poppa.

 

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts - cut into nugget size chunks

 

1/2 cup wheat germ

 

1/4 cup ground flax seed

 

2 tsp. sea salt

 

2 tsp. black pepper

 

1 Tbls. garlic powder

 

*Optional - Other spices of your choice.  I added 1 Tbls. each of dry basil & oregano, & a dash of red pepper flakes.

 

 

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 & lightly coat a baking pan with coconut oil or non-stick cooking spray.

 

2. Combine wheat germ, ground flax seed, & spices in a large bowl.

 

3. Put chicken breast chunks into breading & coat lightly.

 

4. Spread nuggets in a single layer on baking sheet.

 

5. Bake 20-25 minutes, turning once half way through cooking.

 

Momma's nuggets with a little spicy mustard for dipping.

 

Pair with oven-roasted broccoli for a yummy baked version of chicken & broccoli.

Kids nuggets with a dab of ketchup.

 

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