Homemade Quinoa Chicken Nuggets
Gluten Free | Low Carbs | High Protein
Serves 4
Prep Time25 Mins
Cooking Time20 Mins
224
kCal
6g
Fats
10g
Carbs
33g
Protein
Ingredients
1 lbs. (450g) chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 Cup (185g) cooked quinoa
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup (30g) cup parmesan, grated
1 tbsp. dried herbs, of
Method
Instructions:
- Set oven to 350F (180C). Prepare a baking tray covered with baking paper and evenly spread out the cooked quinoa. Bake for around 20-25 mins, checking often and stirring to avoid burning. Once quinoa is crispy, set aside to cool.
- Increase the oven temperature to 390F (200C).
- Chop the chicken into chunks. Whisk the egg in a bowl together with the parmesan and herbs. Prepare a separate plate with the quinoa. Dip the chicken first in the egg, then coat with the quinoa.
- Place the chicken nuggets on a baking tray covered with baking paper and bake for about 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
1 lbs. (450g) chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 Cup (185g) cooked quinoa
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup (30g) cup parmesan, grated
1 tbsp. dried herbs, of
Instructions:
- Set oven to 350F (180C). Prepare a baking tray covered with baking paper and evenly spread out the cooked quinoa. Bake for around 20-25 mins, checking often and stirring to avoid burning. Once quinoa is crispy, set aside to cool.
- Increase the oven temperature to 390F (200C).
- Chop the chicken into chunks. Whisk the egg in a bowl together with the parmesan and herbs. Prepare a separate plate with the quinoa. Dip the chicken first in the egg, then coat with the quinoa.
- Place the chicken nuggets on a baking tray covered with baking paper and bake for about 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.