Chicken and Broccoli Nuggets

Chicken and Broccoli Nuggets are a nutritious and tasty snack perfect for lunchboxes or quick dinners, combining tender chicken and vibrant broccoli into crispy bites.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 nuggets

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup cooked chicken, shredded Use leftover rotisserie chicken or boiled chicken breasts.
1 cup broccoli florets, steamed and chopped Fresh or frozen broccoli works well.
1/2 cup breadcrumbs Consider using panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese For extra gooiness, add mozzarella cheese.
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
to taste Salt and pepper
as needed Olive oil for greasing Can reduce amount used for less oiliness.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix everything until well combined.
Form the mixture into small nugget shapes and place them on the baking sheet.

Baking

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
Let them cool before serving.

Storage

To store, let them cool completely, then place in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

These nuggets can be served with various dips like ranch dressing or honey mustard, and can be added to wraps or salads for a protein boost.