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Baked Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets (Can Be Dairy Free)

It is a great meal for adults and kids alike.  We like it served with rice and vegetables.  It is also rather lovely pulled into chunks, cooled and added to salads
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings 2 adults
Author Vicki Montague, the Free From Fairy

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts - (ideally organic) without skin
  • 2 pieces gluten free bread - check for other allergens if avoiding multiple allergens
  • 2 tbsp pesto - either home made or bought...checking ingredients carefully for allergens if the latter!

Instructions
 

  • Put bread into a food processor or chopper to create breadcrumbs.
  • Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
  • Place chicken in a bowl with the pesto and mix together well.
  • Place breadcrumbs into a large bowl and take the pesto coated chicken, rolling it in the breadcrumbs.
  • Place the pesto and breadcrumbed chicken on a lightly greased baking tray.
  • Place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for approx 15-20 mins until golden and crisp.

Notes

Nutrition data for information only.

Nutrition (Approx)

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 836mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.8mg