Pumpkin Applesauce Chicken Nuggets

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 180.7
  • Total Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 43.8 mg
  • Sodium: 146.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 21.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Pumpkin Applesauce Chicken Nuggets calories by ingredient


Introduction

A great way to make kid friendly food healthier. You can substitue any pureed fruits and vegetables you have in the house (but sweet fruits/veggies work best - try sweet potatoes and pineapple, etc.) A great way to make kid friendly food healthier. You can substitue any pureed fruits and vegetables you have in the house (but sweet fruits/veggies work best - try sweet potatoes and pineapple, etc.)
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 lb chicken, cut into bite size pieces
    2/3 c bread crumbs (use whole wheat if you have them)
    1/3 c oats (can grind so they are less visable)
    1/4 c flax seed
    1 egg white
    1/2 c pumpkin puree
    1/4 c applesauce

Directions

Combine egg white, pumpkin, and applesauce in shallow bowl
Combine bread crumbs, oats, and flax in a second shallow bowl
Coat chicken with egg mixture then bread crumbs
Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side in a nonstick pan sprayed with nonstick spray
You may need to make the chicken in two batches

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LILY1207.