Cajun Nuggets

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Cajun Nuggets are flavorful, spicy chicken bites coated in seasoned bread crumbs and baked to crispy perfection, perfect for appetizer platters or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 envelope onion or onion mushroom soup mix
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Combine the onion or onion mushroom soup mix, dry bread crumbs, chili powder, cumin, thyme, and red pepper in a bowl.
  2. Dip the chicken pieces into the crumb mixture, coating them well.
  3. Place the coated chicken in a lightly greased large shallow pan and drizzle with melted butter.
  4. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  5. Turn the chicken once during baking to ensure even crispness.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

632 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19g 38% DV
Total Fat 41.8g 54% DV
Carbs 57.6g 21% DV
Fiber 17g 61% DV
Sugar 6.2g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1053.3mg 46% DV
Potassium 1274.3mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 91mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 491.5mcg 55% DV
Vitamin C 74.5mg 83% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 474.5mg 37% DV
Iron 27.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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