Buttermilk Chicken Nuggets

Name: Buttermilk Chicken Nuggets
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 2 cups fresh english muffin breadcrumbs (about 2 muffins); 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; cooking spray

Submitted by AZRT8871

"Cooking Light recipe. Very mild, and kid friendly. Light recipe"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground red pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 cups fresh english muffin breadcrumbs (about 2 muffins)
¹⁄₃ cup grated parmesan cheese
cooking spray

directions

Combine first 6 ingredients in a zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Preheat oven to 375°.
Combine breadcrumbs and cheese in a bowl. Remove chicken from bag and arrange on a sheet of wax paper. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 cup breadcrumb mixture. Turn chicken, and sprinkle with remaining breadcrumb mixture. Arrange chicken strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.