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Today we are making PIZZA chicken nuggets for our littles!!
My son is a fan of nuggies and a fan of pizza, so I thought combining the two would be a huge hit for him! TBD because he hasn’t tried them yet, he caught HFM and his appetite plummeted, so they’re currently frozen and ready for him to try sometime soon.
ALLERGENS
This recipe has dairy and wheat.
STORAGE
I would these in the fridge for 3-4 days, then transfer to the freezer. They can stay in the freezer for 2-3 months.
To freeze I would line a baking sheet with foil or parchment then lay in a single layer and place in the freezer. Once frozen (give it a few hours) you can transfer to another container. This way they are individually frozen rather than all stuck together in one huge block!
To reheat I would air-fry for 10 minutes at 400.
TOOLS USED/RECOMMENDED
Parchment paper – I buy precut online because I find dealing with a roll of parchment to be the most annoying thing and it’s just so much easier to have it cut for you! Comes in a variety of sizes.
Cookie scoop – I love using this to scoop meatballs, pancake batter, and tons more. I use this thing ALL the time when cooking for my son (and just in general)
Meat thermometer – I will never cook meat without using one! We have a expensive one because my husband cooks meat all the time, but this one is affordable and looks great. I like that it has printed on their the safe temperatures for meat so you never need to look it up!
Box grater – I use this often to grate apple, zucchini, cheese, and more!
More easy and delicious recipes for your little one found here!
Pizza Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs mixed into the meat for binding
- 2 tbsp pizza sauce
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or oregano + basil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup grated zucchini squeezed well to remove excess water
- ½ –¾ cup breadcrumbs plain or Italian-style, for coating
- Olive oil spray or drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out as much liquid as possible (using a towel or paper towel).
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, zucchini, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, pizza sauce, cheeses, and seasonings until combined.
- Scoop ~1 tbsp portions, shape into nuggets.
- Press nuggets into breadcrumbs to coat. Place on the baking sheet.
- Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
I hope these are a huge hit for your toddlers. Leave a comment below if you give them a try!
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