Description
These crispy chicken nuggets infused with spinach and other vegetables offer a flavorful and healthy twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3/4 cup shredded zucchini (well-drained)
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped baby spinach
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra light olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Place the ground chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the shredded zucchini, shredded carrot, and chopped baby spinach to the bowl.
- Season with paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix in the nutritional yeast and cornstarch until well combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming nugget shapes.
- Drizzle the extra light olive oil over the nuggets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow the nuggets to cool slightly before serving to let them firm up.
Notes
These nuggets are perfect for family dinners or as a healthy appetizer for gatherings. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg