Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
15 MINS
- KCals 231
- Carbs 18G
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 skinless chicken breasts 140g each, cut in 3-4cm pieces
- 72 g panko breadcrumbs
- 300 g reduced fat feta cheese
- 3 tbsp fat free yogurt
- 2 tbsp lighter than light mayonnaise
- 2 limes zested and juiced
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ fresh red chilli finely chopped
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 lime cut into wedges (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- low calorie cooking spray
Instructions
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Pre-heat oven to 190°c.
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In a mixing bowl, add garlic powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, 1/2 of the lime juice and mayonnaise and mix well.
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Add chicken pieces and coat thoroughly. In a separate bowl add the breadcrumb, lime zest, black pepper and a pinch of salt.
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Spray a baking tray with low calorie cooking spray then dip chicken into breadcrumbs one at a time and transfer to tray.
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Spray the top of the chicken with low calorie cooking spray. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown, turning halfway.
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To make the dip, mix the feta, coriander, chilli, the remainder of the lime juice and yoghurt in a small bowl.
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Serve the cooked chicken with lime wedges and the sauce.