Sweetpotato Chicken Nuggets
If you're the parent of a picky eater, you've probably come to your wits' end at getting your child to eat veggies. Sweetpotato Chicken Nuggets are the answer to your problem - For the kids who love chicken nuggets, we've added nutritionally-dense sweetpotatoes, which also add a natural sweetness. These nuggets are ready in just 20-25 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked sweetpotato flesh
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 3 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3/4 cup plain panko or breadcrumbs* optional, will add a little crisp, but can omit for babies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and some cooking spray.
- Combine all of the ingredients (except panko) in a large mixing bowl and gently mix, using a wooden spoon or your hands. Set the panko aside in a small bowl.
- Form the dough into small bites or balls, about the size of 1 Tbsp (I like to use a cookie scooper) and dip each small ball of dough into the panko bowl before adding to the baking sheet. Repeat until all of the dough mixture is used.
- Slightly flatten them with your hand into nugget shapes or your desired shape.
- Place the baking sheet with uncooked nuggets in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. (Final nuggets should be cooked to 165°F., using a food thermometer)
- Let nuggets cool for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy paired with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
*Use gluten-free panko or breadcrumbs if needed.
To make in air fryer: Cook in air fryer at 400 degrees F, for 11-13 minutes, flipping once.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 756IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg
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