Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 40
Calories 294 kcal
Ingredients
3 boneless chicken breast about 2 1/2 pounds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
2 teaspoons salt divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup water
Optional: Honey Mustard Sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Cut off excess visible fat from chicken breasts.
Place chicken in food processor along with cayenne, garlic powder, Italian seasonings and 1 teaspoon salt.
Grind the breasts and seasonings. Set aside.
In a shallow bowl combine Parmesan cheese, flaxseed, breadcrumbs and pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
Stir well to combine.
In another shallow bowl whisk egg and water until blended.
Form small chicken nuggets, dip in egg mixture, then in dry ingredients. Flip to coat all over nugget.
Place on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake 15 minutes then flip over.
Spray this side with nonstick olive oil cooking spray.
Continue to cook another 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Makes 36-45 depending on size.
Recipe Notes
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 7*
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Baked Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Sauce
Amount Per Serving (4 g)
Calories 294
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g
14%
Cholesterol 91mg
30%
Sodium 847mg
37%
Carbohydrates 19g
6%
Fiber 2g
8%
Sugar 3g
3%
Protein 33g
66%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.