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Easy Oat and Potato Chip Crusted Baked Chicken Nuggets

Crispy, slightly salty, slightly healthy, easy baked chicken nuggets with a oat potato chip breading.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 -20 nuggets

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Chicken Tenders cut into thirds width wise
  • 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats
  • 2 Cups Potato Chips non-ridges work best
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 Cup Low-fat Buttermilk room temp

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and a wire rack.
  2. Combine oats and potato chips in a food processor and pulse until a fine crumb. Transfer the chip mixture to a pie plate or a large dinner plate.
  3. In a shallow bowl whisk together the buttermilk and melted butter. Add the cut chicken nuggets into the mixture, making sure all the chicken is covered in liquid, and let sit while you prepare the chip/oat mix.
  4. Firmly press the chicken nugget into the crumb mix. Coat evenly and then place on the baking sheet.
  5. Once all the nuggets are coated and breaded, bake them in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.