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Gluten Free Baked Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Sauce

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 40
Calories 294kcal
Author Brenda Bennett

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless chicken breast about 2 ½ pounds
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg
  • ½ 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.

Notes

Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 7*

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 847mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g