Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Description

Chicken nuggets are a real kid-pleaser! Adults will enjoy this recipe for a tasty appetizer too!
Serve warm, with your favorite dipping sauces if desired.

Ingredients

• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan,
   basil, thyme, and salt together well in a medium bowl. Put melted butter in
   a bowl or dish for dipping.
3. Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat with the bread
   crumb mixture. Place the well-coated chicken nuggets on a lightly greased
   cookie sheet in a single layer.
4. Bake nuggets in the preheated oven until browned and chicken is cooked through,
   about 20 minutes.