Homemade Chicken Nuggets

My friend, Amanda brought these to us the night we brought Savannah home from the hospital.  My first reaction was that they tasted like nuggets from Chick-Fil-A.  Go ahead, make them and see for yourself!


Original Source:  A. Avery
Ingredients:
1 lb chicken breasts or tenders, cubed 

1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese  The powdery stuff in the green canister works better than shredded!
1 package onion soup mix
a little bit of melted butter for drizzling

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan and soup mix into Ziploc bag or bowl with tight-fitting lid.
Add cubed chicken and shake to coat.
Place coated chicken on greased cookie sheet.
Drizzle melted butter on top.
Cook 5-7 minutes per side.


These nuggets can be frozen for later use.  If you choose to do that, here are a few tips...

• It's best to use fresh chicken.  I've read some mixed thoughts on refreezing chicken that's been frozen once already.
• Cook nuggets 3-4 minutes per side.  Let cool on cookie sheet.  Once nuggets are cool transfer entire pan to freezer.  Once nuggets are frozen individually place them in labeled freezer bag. 
• No need to thaw before baking.  Place in 400 degree oven and bake a few minutes on each side, until done.