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Tortilla Chips and Pecans-Crusted Chicken Nuggets
Baked, healthier chicken nuggets covered in a delicious and crunchy mixture made with tortilla chips and pecans.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
chicken nuggets recipe, homemade chicken nuggets
Servings:
25
nuggets
Author:
Katerina | Diethood
Ingredients
4
boneless skinless chicken breast halves
(about 1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
salt and fresh ground pepper
, to taste
2
cups
crushed tortilla chips
(I always use what's on the bottom of the bag)
1/2
teaspoon
chili powder
1/2
tablespoon
dried oregano
1/2
cup
halved pecans
1/4
cup
milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400.
Line a baking sheet with foil; lightly grease with cooking spray and set aside.
Season chicken-pieces with salt and pepper; set aside.
Place chips, chili powder and oregano in a food processor or blender; process until well ground.
Add pecans and pulse a few times, or until finely ground.
Transfer mixture to a plate.
Pour milk into a bowl.
Dip chicken in milk and then roll in crumb mixture to coat.
Place coated chicken nuggets on previously prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through, turning once halfway through cooking.
Remove from oven.
Serve.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
nugget
|
Calories:
81
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0
g
|
Cholesterol:
11
mg
|
Sodium:
61
mg
|
Potassium:
98
mg
|
Fiber:
0
g
|
Sugar:
0
g
|
Vitamin A:
20
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.2
mg
|
Calcium:
23
mg
|
Iron:
0.4
mg