BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS

(Makes 4 servings, 3 ounces each)

1 ½ lb. chicken thighs, boneless,            ½ teaspoon Italian herb seasoning

          skinless

1 cup ready-to-eat cereal,          ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

          Corn flakes crumbs

1 teaspoon paprika                              ¼ teaspoon onion powder

 

  1. Remove skin and bone from thighs; cut into bite-size pieces.
  2. Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin. Add remaining ingredients and shake until blended.
  3. Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumb mixture.  Shake to coat evenly.

Conventional Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  2. Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they are not touching.
  3. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.

Microwave Method:

  1. Lightly grease an 8-by 12 inch baking dish and place chicken pieces so they are not touching.
  2. Cover with waxed paper and cook on high.
  3. Rotate chicken every 2 to 3 minutes.  Cook until tender, about 6 – 8 minutes.

 

To remove bone from chicken thighs: Place chicken on cutting board.  Remove skin from thighs.  Turn chicken thighs over and cut around bone and remove it.