Baked Chicken Nuggets

A real kid-pleaser! Adults will enjoy this recipe for a tasty appetizer, too! Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces if desired.

Ingredients

• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts


• 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs


• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


• 1 teaspoon salt


• 1 teaspoon dried thyme


• 1 tablespoon dried basil


• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).


2. Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch sized pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, thyme and basil. Mix well. Put melted butter in a bowl or dish for dipping.


3. Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the well-coated chicken pieces on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a single layer, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Baked Chicken Nuggets