Cauliflower Chicken Nuggets
Easy, kid-friendly, and tasty cauliflower chicken nuggets, perfect for serving with veggies and a healthy dip. Ideal for babies and toddlers, as they are easy to hold and packed with nutrients.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cauliflower head
- 1 lb boneless chicken
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried herbs
- ½ teaspoon salt (NOT for babies under 12m)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Wash and add the cauliflower to a food processor. Blend until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add the boneless chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, ground pepper, dried herbs and salt to the food processor. Blend until it's all combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl. In another bowl, add the egg and beat lightly. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Take some of the mixture and shape it into a nugget. Cover with the egg and then breadcrumbs.
- Brush a baking tray with a tablespoon of oil and place each nugget as you make it. Brush or spray the nuggets with some oil for a crispier nugget.
- Bake in a preheated oven to 400℉ / 200℃ for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Video
Notes
- You could use more or less spices according to your family's preferences.
- You could use boneless chicken thighs or breast.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 9gFat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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