Veggie-Loaded Homemade Chicken Nuggets: Easy Family-Friendly Recipe
Delicious, healthy chicken nuggets loaded with veggies, perfect for kids and the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small nugget shapes.
- Place the nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- These nuggets can be made ahead and frozen for later use.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Veggie-Loaded Chicken Nuggets, Healthy Chicken Nuggets, Family-Friendly Recipe