Pizza Chicken Nuggets
A flavor packed nugget perfect for toddlers (and meal prep!)
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).