Deceptively Delicious Chicken Nuggets (With Veggie Puree)

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (or panko)
• 1/2 cup flax seed meal
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup broccoli or spinach or sweet potato or beet, puree
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken tenders, rinsed, dried and cut into small chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, flaxseed meal, Parmesan, paprika, garlic and onion powder on the paper or foil and mix well with your fingers.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl, mix the vegetable puree and egg with a fork and set the bowl next to the breadcrumb mixture.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the chicken chunks with the salt. Dip the chunks into the egg mixture and then toss them in the breadcrumbs until completely coated.

4. 4

   Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the oil.

5. 5

   Place the chicken nuggets in the skillet in a single layer, being careful not to crowd the pan, and cook until crisp and golden on one side, 3 to 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Turn and cook until the chicken is cooked through, golden brown and crisp all over, 4 to 5 minutes longer. (Cut through a piece to check that it's cooked through.) Serve warm.

source: Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld