All kids like chicken nuggets right?
Mine sure do.
These Cheesy Chicken Nuggets are moist and crunchy...
a perfect combination!
The key to making these nuggets so great are soaking them overnight in milk.
Cut a boneless, skinless chicken breast into bite size pieces.
Into a plastic container throw in the chicken, a tablespoon of seasoning salt and enough milk to cover.
#1 - Put a lid on it and store it in the fridge overnight.
#2 - Make sure and drain any excess milk off the chicken pieces.
#3 - I used about 2-3 cups of Reduced Fat Cheddar Crackers. Place them in a zipper sandwich bag. Push all the air out and seal the bag.
#4 - With a rolling pin, smash the crackers...leaving a few big chunks is alright.
Breading these nuggets is easy - no need for an egg wash, the chicken is already moist from the milk soak.
Place your smashed up cracker bits on a plate and roll each nugget around.
Make sure and push the bits into the chicken.
Place the nuggets on a cookie sheet lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake nuggets at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
If you want yours a bit more crispy...leave them in there for 15 minutes.
Serve warm with BBQ sauce and you'll have some happy kids!
I made a huge batch of nuggets and stored the rest in the freezer for a quick lunch.
They can go back in the oven at 350 for 5-10 minutes.
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My kids will LOVE these! We have gone to making EVERTHING (even bread)homemade at my house so simple recipes like this that they will eat are so appreciated! I can't wait to try more of your recipes!
ReplyDeleteYou could make these even better by using organic crackers too!
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Sam
omg these look awesome!! always looking for new ways to make chicken nuggets for my daughter...and for me :-)
ReplyDeleteThese were really good. I loved them as much as the kids did!
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Sam
My kids would probably love this! Thanks for sharing them on Frugal Fit Family Friday Linky Party! www.leahinspired.com
ReplyDeleteMy kids really liked them- thanks for stopping by!
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This sounds great
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Your website is making me so hungry lol. These sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by! They were yummy!
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I have used everything from Doritos to instant potatoes to coat my chicken, but never these cheesy little crackers. I bet it is really good! I saw you on Melt in your mouth Mondays :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by - Doritos would be really good!
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Yep! My kids would love them too! I have made something similar but I didn't know you could soak them overnight. Thanks for the tip! Can't wait to try them again.
ReplyDeleteSoaking them overnight helps keep the nuggets really moist. Thanks for stopping by!
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Hi! Found you on New Nostalgia blog hop. This is a great idea! My 18 month old likes chicken and loves cheese and crackers so I think she would love this. Going to give it a try. Now following on Bloglovin'
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Ohh my girls will love this one!!!! Thank you for sharing. I invite you to link to my party every week- http://atozebracelebrations.com/2013/04/tuesday-link-party-5.html
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I've added you to my list and I'll make sure and link up next week!
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Sam
One of my toddlers has an egg allergy. Love the simplicity of soaking the chicken over night (one of those 'duh, why didn't I think of that moments'). I also LOVE that you froze them, and shared that experience. I am all about having yummy food in the freezer. Thank you so much for taking the time to share.
ReplyDeleteI also love having food ready to go in the freezer WITHOUT it being pre-packaged stuff from the grocery store.
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