Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat panko bread crumbs

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tablespoons fat-free milk or almond milk

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed

• olive oil spray

Utensils:

• rimmed baking sheet

• 2 medium bowls

• mixing spatula

• wire rack

• tongs

• knife

• cutting board

Instructions:

1. prepare ingredients

2. preheat the oven to 400°F

3. add 1 1/2 cups of panko breadcrumbs onto a large baking sheet and spread into an even layer

4. spray the panko with olive oil spray and place in the oven at 400°F for 2 minutes then stir them um and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown

5. transfer the breadcrumbs to a medium bowl

6. add 1 tsp of salt to the bowl

7. add 1 tsp of black pepper to the bowl

8. add 1 tsp of onion powder to the bowl

9. add 1 tsp of paprika to the bowl

10. add 1/2 tsp of garlic powder to the bowl

11. add 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper to the bowl and stir together until well mixed and set aside

12. get a second mixing bowl and add 2 eggs

13. add 2 tbsp of milk to the bowl and whisk together until smooth and set aside

14. line a baking sheet with a wire rack and spray with olive oil

15. dip each chicken cube into the egg wash

16. then use tongs to grab each chicken nugget and toss it into the panko mixture and toss until completely coated

17. then transfer the chicken nuggets to the wire rack making sure to place them about an inch apart

18. repeat this process with the remining chicken

19. place the chicken in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown

When you are ready for serving, dip them in sauce of choice.