Chicken and Broccoli Nuggets

Chicken and Broccoli Nuggets

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

217kcal

Sugar

1g

Fat

15g

Fiber

2g

Sat fat

5g

Protein

17g

Carbs

8g

Sodium

309mg

Ingredients

- 100g / 3.5oz Broccoli
- 80g / 3oz roughly cubed Cheddar
- 320g / 11oz skinless, boneless Chicken thighs
- 1 Egg
- 1 heaped tbsp (cornstarch) Cornflour
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 2 roughly chopped Garlic cloves
- 50g / 1.76oz Breadcrumbs
- to taste freshly ground Black pepper
- as needed Olive oil cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (240°C fan) / 475°F.
2. Add 100g / 3.5oz Broccoli and 80g / 3oz Cheddar to a food processor and blitz until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add 320g / 11oz skinless, boneless Chicken thighs, 1 Egg, 1 heaped tbsp Cornflour (cornstarch), 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 2 roughly chopped Garlic cloves, and freshly ground Black pepper to taste. Blend until well combined.
4. Add 50g / 1.76oz Breadcrumbs to a bowl.
5. Shape mixture into small balls, roll in Breadcrumbs, and flatten into nuggets.
6. Place nuggets on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper.
7. Spray each nugget with Olive oil cooking spray.
8. Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

5% of RDI

Magnesium

6% of RDI

Vitamin C

15% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

6% of RDI

Folate

38% of RDI

Good to know

Cheddar is optional. Leftover cooked nuggets can be stored in the fridge for 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 200°C / 400°F for 20 minutes.