Papi's REAL Chicken Nuggets

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 24
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 24.6
  • Total Fat: 0.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.6 mg
  • Sodium: 86.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 3.9 g

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Introduction

I love my grandson; hearing how he eats what are called 'chicken nuggets' in other venues, I'm dismayed, to say the very least. But...I'm not gonna force MY views on him. I just give him the choice of "Vegan" vs "NOT Vegan," and hope I'm making an impact upon his rationale. Be that as it may, as I said, the commercially-prepared nuggets aren't what I'd call good for you. So, I made these for the little guy. And, he loves them. I love my grandson; hearing how he eats what are called 'chicken nuggets' in other venues, I'm dismayed, to say the very least. But...I'm not gonna force MY views on him. I just give him the choice of "Vegan" vs "NOT Vegan," and hope I'm making an impact upon his rationale. Be that as it may, as I said, the commercially-prepared nuggets aren't what I'd call good for you. So, I made these for the little guy. And, he loves them.
Number of Servings: 24

Ingredients

    16 oz chicken thigh meat; no bones, no skin
    1/2 onion, red
    1 clove garlic, peeled
    3/4 tsp sea salt
    3/5 tsp coarse black pepper
    1 tbs nutritional yeast, Vegetarian Support Formula

Tips

Make a dip out of sriracha and mayonnaise, if you want, and try that fort a party. Or, maybe ketchup and curry. Or, ranch dressing. Maybe Buffalo wing sauce. I'm guessing; I eat no meat, so...have at it.


Directions

In a food processor, process onion and garlic until coarsely chopped. Add boneless, skinless thigh meat and other dry ingredients.

Pulse until finely chopped and uniform in texture. Here's where I use a #50 portion control scoop to make these come out to +/- 3/4 ounce. Flatten each ball slightly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Put the sheet into the oven at 350 degrees for 17 minutes, or until the nuggets temp out at 165 for AT LEAST fifteen seconds.

Serving Size: Makes 24 3/4oz nuggets

Number of Servings: 24

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TA24JC.