Chicken and Broccoli Nuggets

Chicken and Broccoli Nuggets

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

217kcal

Sugar

Sugar

1g

Fat

Fat

15g

Fiber

Fiber

2g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

5g

Protein

Protein

17g

Carbs

Carbs

8g

Sodium

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

Iron

5% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

6% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

15% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

6% of RDI

Folate

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.