Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 4 skinless , boneless chicken breasts
• 2 eggs , beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cups dried bread crumbs , seasoned
• 0.5 cups wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1-inch cubes.

3. 3

   In a bowl, beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken.

4. 4

   Combine the parsley, thyme, red pepper, bread crumbs, wheat germ, basil and pepper. Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly. Pour seasoning mixture into a resealable plastic bag and toss the chicken pieces to coat.

5. 5

   Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes, turn the pieces, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.