Description
Crispy, golden homemade chicken nuggets bring comfort food to new heights with their irresistible crunch and juicy interior. Perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection, you’ll savor these delightful morsels that elevate classic finger food from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Vegetables:
- 1/2 pack (8 ounces / 226 grams) bacon, chopped & cooked
- 3 cups (450 grams) raw cauliflower, small florets
- 3 cups (450 grams) raw broccoli, small florets
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
Cheese and Seeds:
- 1 cup (113 grams) mild cheddar, grated
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) sunflower seeds
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) craisins (dried cranberries)
Instructions
- Render bacon until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease and cool completely.
- Trim broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets, ensuring uniform pieces for even cooking and presentation.
- Dice red onion into fine, consistent segments to distribute flavor throughout the salad.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a separate mixing bowl until the dressing becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Combine prepared vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, and red onion in a large serving bowl.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries over the vegetable mixture.
- Crumble cooled bacon pieces and distribute evenly across the salad ingredients.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure all components are thoroughly coated.
- Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, and refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours of preparation.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chicken breasts for the most tender and flavorful nuggets.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to ensure crispy exterior and better breading adherence.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices in the breading mixture for unique flavor profiles.
- Freeze uncooked nuggets for quick meal preparation on busy days, storing in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg