"Pink-Slime" Free Chicken Nuggets

If you are anything like me, you must have had the scare of your life to hear about the whole "Pink Slime" in nuggets commotion recently; here I am thinking that I am giving my kid something a bit healthier than a greasy pre-made hamburger and it turns out that I am basically feeding him ammonia!!!! 

So, whether that whole business is closed or not I have decided to make my own nuggets: yummy, healthier and pink slime free!

I do have to admit that is is a bit more work than just taking them out the freezer and popping them into the oven, but the idea of that gooey pink stuff going into my little one's belly is just to much to bare!

Another advantage of self made nuggets is that you can add some veggies to the mix (for kids that refuse to eat their greens) and you can make a big batch and freeze them, just like the "no-no" ones!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and basil
• 1 cup veggie puree (broccoli, spinach sweet potato or beet)
• 1 large egg , lightly beaten
• 2 chicken breasts cut into small chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions:

1. In a bowl mix the breadcrubs, oregano, basil, onios and garlic powder. Mix well.
2. Mix the salt and flour in a separate bowl.
3. In a deep bowl mix the vegetable puree with the egg and mix with a fork.
4. Dip the chicken pieces into the flour, then into the egg mixture and toss them into the breadcrumbs making sure they are completly covered.
5. Heat the oil in a large pan and bake the nuggets untill golden (4-5 mins on each side). 
6. Serve warm.

Tip: Once the nuggets have cooled down you can place them on a cookie sheet with some foil and allow them to freeze separately, once frozen pop them on a ziplock bag. Make sure to use them within 2 months.