Rainbow Veggie Chicken Nuggets
Rainbow Veggie Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
For the Nuggets
- 1 pound ground chicken, lean
- 1 carrot, medium, peeled and finely grated
- 1 zucchini, small, finely grated and squeezed dry
- 1/2 red bell pepper, small, finely minced
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for baking sheet
For Serving
- ketchup, as needed
- honey mustard, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with the olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated carrot, grated zucchini (ensure it's squeezed very dry to remove excess moisture), minced red bell pepper, finely chopped spinach, large egg, plain breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands until well combined, but be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Set up a breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish, the beaten eggs in a second shallow dish, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Take about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture and form it into a nugget shape. Dredge each nugget first in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any extra to drip off, and finally coat it generously with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place the breaded nuggets on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 12 min
- 5
Bake the chicken nuggets for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the nuggets from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with ketchup, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces.
⏱️ 5 min
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Rainbow Veggie Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
For the Nuggets
- 1 pound ground chicken, lean
- 1 carrot, medium, peeled and finely grated
- 1 zucchini, small, finely grated and squeezed dry
- 1/2 red bell pepper, small, finely minced
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for baking sheet
For Serving
- ketchup, as needed
- honey mustard, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with the olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated carrot, grated zucchini (ensure it's squeezed very dry to remove excess moisture), minced red bell pepper, finely chopped spinach, large egg, plain breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands until well combined, but be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Set up a breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish, the beaten eggs in a second shallow dish, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Take about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture and form it into a nugget shape. Dredge each nugget first in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any extra to drip off, and finally coat it generously with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place the breaded nuggets on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 12 min - 5
Bake the chicken nuggets for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the nuggets from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with ketchup, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces.
⏱️ 5 min