Family Spice Recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu Nuggets

Chicken Cordon Bleu Nuggets

from Every Day with Rachael Ray, March 2009

 

Here's a great alternative to the boring chicken nugget for the kids! Or serve them as appetizers at your next party.

 

 

 

  1. Preheat the oven to 385°.
  2. Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  3. In a bowl, whisk:
    • 2 large eggs
    • splash of water
  4. On a plate, combine:
    • 1 cup breadcrumbs
    • 1 tsp dried thyme
  5. On another plate, combine:
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper
  6. Cut each slice lengthwise into 4 long strips:
    • 6 deli slices ham (about 5 oz)
    • 6 deli slices cheddar cheese (about 5 oz)
  7. Cut into 1-inch chunks:
    • 1 large skinless, boneless, skinless chicken breast
  8. Lay 12 ham strips on a work surface.
  9. Top each with a cheese strip.
  10. Place a chicken chunk toward the end of each strip and roll up to enclose the chicken.
  11. Working with 1 chicken nugget at a time, lightly coat with the flour
  12. Next, dip into the egg
  13. Cover each egg-dipped chicken nugget with the
    breadcrumbs.
  14. Transfer seam side down to the prepared baking sheets.
  15. Generously spray the nuggets with cooking spray and bake until crisp, about 20 minutes.
  16. If not crisping, place under broiler for 3 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 6 deli slices ham (about 5 oz)
  • 6 deli slices cheddar cheese (about 5 oz)
  • 1 large skinless, boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • cooking spray

 

 

 

 

 

Family Spice Recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu Nuggets

 

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Servings: 12

Serving Size: 2

Serving Suggestions: This is great for any appetizer, lunch or dinner. Change up the flavor by using swiss or mozzerella. The key to this recipe is using long strips of ham. If your strip is too short, your nugget will not keep its shape.

 

 

 

 

NEED NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION!

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Values*
Calories
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Calories from fat
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Total Fat
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Saturated Fat
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Trans Fat
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Cholesterol
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Sodium
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Carbohydrates
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Dietary Fiber
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Sugars
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Protein
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin K
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Calcium
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Iron
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

 

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