March 6, 2010

Chicken nuggets, with potato fries, peas, spinach, strawberries and grapes.

Pregnancy has really given me patience in the kitchen.  In the last few months, I've tried things I never thought I would.  Last nights dinner doesn't exactly qualify as such, but it is an example of how I had a craving and then made it myself instead of heading to chick-fil-a.  So, I thought I'd share.  In the end, it doesn't really compare to chick-fil-a.  Can anything really?  But, it did satisfy the craving.



Just look at those beautiful colors!  This is a great example of a healthful, well balanced meal.  I only wish every meal looked similar.  (Sweet potatoes would be even better than the red potatoes.)



Chicken Nuggets
Cut chicken breast into bite size pieces (mine were a tad too thick and were eaten with a fork).
In a small bowl combine: Bread crumbs (I used a mix of flour, wheat germ, and flax seed meal), equal amounts of thyme, basil and paprika, parmesan cheese (about half the amount compared to the crumbs), a pinch of salt.
In another bowl, beat 1-2 eggs depending on how many nuggets you're making.
Dredge nuggets in egg then bread mixture.  For an extra thick breading, repeat.
Bake in oven @ 400 for 20 minutes.

Potato Fries
Cut potatoes into thin strips.
Spread out onto baking sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Bake in oven @ 400 for 45 minutes.

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