Wait for a second cereal... isn't just used for breakfast? Give this tasty recipe a try and tag @myteamhockey your inner chef!
CORNFLAKE CHICKEN NUGGETS Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS CHICKEN NUGGETS ● 2 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (cut into bite-size chunks, 1-inch
pieces) ● 2 cups cornflakes (crushed) ● 1 tbsp grated parmesan ● ½ tsp paprika ● ½ tsp garlic powder ● ¼ tsp dried thyme ● ½ tsp salt ● ¼ tsp pepper ● 1 egg (beaten) ● 1.5 tbsp flour HEALTHIER RANCH DIPPING SAUCE ● ½ cup plain Greek yogurt ● ½ tsp salt ● ¼ tsp pepper ● ½ tsp onion powder ● ½ tsp dried dill ● 2 tbsp water (optional) INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN NUGGETS
Preheat oven to 180C (350F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper
Mix the crushed cornflakes with parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Coat each piece of chicken first in the flour, then egg, before rolling in the crushed cornflake mix
Place each piece of coated chicken onto the baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 20 mins, flipping halfway until chicken is cooked through and crumbs are crispy and golden
Serve with dipping sauce, veggie sticks, salad, and or/potato wedges
RANCH DIP
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl
Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency
NUTRITION FACTS (approximately) Per serving
Calories: 415 Carbs: 32g Protein: 29g Fats: 7g
NUTRITION BENEFITS
● Healthier than store-bought nuggets with no additives
● Baked, instead of fried, eliminating the fatty, greasy oil
● Packed with protein to rebuild the muscles used during that tough practice!