Crunchy Flax Chicken Nuggets

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Chicken nuggets have never tasted so good! The Parmesan cheese ramps up the flavour and then is balanced perfectly with a crunchy crusted of corn flakes and ground flaxseed. Kid-friendly and the adults will like them too.

Ingredients:

• 4 (4 oz/120 g)  skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) ground toasted golden flaxseed        
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) finely crushed corn flakes
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) grated Parmesan cheese  
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder     
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) paprika
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried parsley flakes    
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt                    
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper          
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) melted unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 ༠F (200 ༠C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.  
3. Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch (3.5 cm) sized pieces.
4.  
5. In a medium bowl, combine ground flax, corn flakes, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.
6.  
7. Melted butter in a bowl or dish for dipping chicken pieces.
8.  
9. Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the well-coated chicken pieces on a prepared baking sheet in a single layer, and bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Serve nuggets with your favourite sauce.

Yield: 30 nuggets.

Serving Size: 6 servings. Each serving contains 2 tsp (10 mL) of flax.