Lunch: Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Nuggets Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Rebecca Longshore These crispy nuggets are worth nibbling—and a great way to use leftover quinoa. Kick the sauce up a notch with a dash of Sriracha, if you like. Garlic powder is great here, as it evenly distributes garlic flavor without having

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Chicken Breast, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Nuggets Recipe | Myrecipes

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

2 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-in. pieces
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
1.1 ounces white rice flour (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, chilled
3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
3 tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 °F.
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Coat a parchment paper-lined baking sheet with cooking spray.
Combine flour, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a shallow dish. Combine buttermilk and egg in another dish. Place quinoa in a third dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Dip in egg mixture; dredge in quinoa.
Arrange chicken in a single layer on prepared pan. Coat chicken with cooking spray. Bake at 425 °F for 15 minutes or until done, turning once.
Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, mustards, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Serve with nuggets.

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