Chicken Nuggets

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Cooking Light September 2012

  • 8

Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

1. To prepare the chicken nuggets, combine first 3 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning occasionally.

2. Place panko in a large skillet; cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.

3. Preheat oven to 400°.

4. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Place panko in a zip-top plastic bag. Combine 2 tablespoons water and egg in a shallow dish; dip half of chicken in egg mixture. Add chicken to bag; seal and shake to coat. Remove chicken from bag; arrange chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet. Repeat procedure with remaining egg mixture, panko, and chicken. Bake chicken at 400° for 12 minutes or until done.