128.                Nutty Chicken Nuggets

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 to 13 minutes

Serving: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 pound low-sodium boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½-inch cubes
• ½ cup ground almonds
• 2 slices low-sodium whole-wheat bread, crumbled

Directions:

1. In a shallow bowl, beat the egg white, lemon juice, basil, and paprika with a fork until foamy.
2. Add the chicken and stir to coat. On a plate, mix the almonds and bread crumbs.
3. Toss the chicken cubes in the almond and bread crumb mixture until coated.
4. Bake the nuggets in the air fryer, in two batches, for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F on a meat thermometer. Serve immediately.

Nutrition: Calories: 249; Fat: 8g (29% of calories from fat); Saturated Fat: 1g; Protein: 32g; Carbohydrates; 13g; Sodium: 137mg; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; 3% DV vitamin A; 2% DV vitamin C