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Hot Shot Chicken Nuggets

Tender chunks of baked chicken coated in a crispy cornflake and Parmesan breading, with a hint of spice.
Recipe by Health Through Literacy
Wide shot of crispy chicken nuggets on a baking sheet.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.96
Makes4 servings
Total timeTotal30 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large zip-top plastic bag or container with lid
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breast cut into nugget-size pieces and patted dry
  • 3 cups corn flakes cereal crushed
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2-3 teaspoons red pepper sauce (optional)
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Light coat baking sheet with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. Combine corn flakes, Parmesan, and spices in a large bowl. Place in zip-top bag or container.
  3. Whisk together eggs, milk, butter, and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl.
  4. Dip chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then add to zip-top bag with cornflake coating.
  5. Shake bag or container to until chicken pieces are well coated.
  6. Arrange chicken pieces on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and breading is golden brown.
  7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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