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Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Nuggets

These crispy nuggets are worth nibbling—and a great way to use leftover quinoa. Kick the sauce up a notch with a dash of Sriracha, if you like. Garlic powder is great here, as it evenly distributes garlic flavor without having to worry about any mincing or the garlic burning in the oven. It’s also important to chill the quinoa, so it adheres to the chicken. Rice flour keeps these nuggets gluten-free, but you can use whole-wheat or all-purpose instead.

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Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Nuggets

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Servings
Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-in. pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1.1 ounces Cooking spray
  • white rice flour (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, chilled
  • 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

Here are your instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Coat a parchment paper-lined baking sheet with cooking spray.

  3. Combine flour, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a shallow dish. Combine buttermilk and egg in another dish. Place quinoa in a third dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Dip in egg mixture; dredge in quinoa.

  4. Arrange chicken in a single layer on prepared pan. Coat chicken with cooking spray. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes or until done, turning once.

  5. Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, mustards, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Serve with nuggets.

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Nutrition Information

  • Calories 303
  • Fat 9.1 g
  • Satfat 1.7 g
  • Monofat 3.3 g
  • Polyfat 1.7 g
  • Protein 26 g
  • Carbohydrate 27 g

Nutrition Information

  • Fiber 2 g
  • Cholesterol 105 mg
  • Iron 2 mg
  • Sodium 431 mg
  • Calcium 82 mg
  • Sugars 4 g
  • Est. Added Sugars 3 g

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