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Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dip

Name: Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dip
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast, cut into bite-size chunks; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko works best for extra crunch); 2 tablespoons grated parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Small pinch of salt; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon mild mustard

Crispy baked chicken nuggets with a golden breadcrumb coating and a simple honey mustard dipping sauce. So much better than store-bought, and kids cannot get enough of them.

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30 minutes2-3 servingsRegular family foods

Ingredients(11)

1 large chicken breast, cut into bite-size chunks
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko works best for extra crunch)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
Small pinch of salt
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon mild mustard

Instructions(10 steps)

1
Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly brush with olive oil.
2
In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
3
Beat the egg in a separate shallow bowl.
4
Take each chicken chunk and dip it first into the beaten egg, letting the excess drip off.
5
Then press the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat all sides evenly. Press the crumbs on firmly so they stick.
6
Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each one.
7
Lightly spray or drizzle a little olive oil over the tops of the nuggets.
8
Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through with no pink remaining.
9
While nuggets bake, make the dipping sauce by stirring together yogurt, honey, and mustard until smooth.
10
Let nuggets cool for 3-4 minutes before serving alongside the honey mustard dip.

Nutritional Highlights

-Chicken breast is lean protein for growing muscles
-Baked not fried for lower fat content
-Parmesan adds calcium and flavor to the coating
-Yogurt-based dip adds probiotics and protein

Age Appropriateness

Perfect for 2-3 year olds who love dipping. Baking instead of frying makes these healthier while keeping the crunch kids expect.

Introduction Tip

Let your child help press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken. Kids who help cook are much more likely to try the finished dish.

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Ingredients(11)

1 large chicken breast, cut into bite-size chunks

1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko works best for extra crunch)

2 tablespoons grated parmesan

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 egg, beaten

1 tablespoon olive oil

Small pinch of salt

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon mild mustard

Instructions(10 steps)

Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly brush with olive oil.

In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.

Beat the egg in a separate shallow bowl.

Take each chicken chunk and dip it first into the beaten egg, letting the excess drip off.

Then press the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat all sides evenly. Press the crumbs on firmly so they stick.

Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each one.

Lightly spray or drizzle a little olive oil over the tops of the nuggets.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through with no pink remaining.

While nuggets bake, make the dipping sauce by stirring together yogurt, honey, and mustard until smooth.

Let nuggets cool for 3-4 minutes before serving alongside the honey mustard dip.