Yummy Low Calorie Chicken Nuggets

Yesterday, I told you in my Mamavation Post  that I was going to share some of my favorite tasty comfort food, made healthy.  Today is day one of sharing with all of you some of the healthier recipes that I have created for my family.  Like most kids, my children LOVE chicken nuggets, and as we all know not all nuggets are the same.  Consumers are lead to believe that just because the name Chicken is in the title that its the healthiest choice for our children to eat.  Here are some shocking nutritional facts about the nuggets that we put on our children's plates...

Fast Food Restaurant	Type	Serving Size (g)	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Trans Fat (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)
McDonald's	Chicken McNuggets (6pc)	96	250	15	3	1.5	15	670
McDonald's	Chicken Selects Premium Strips (5pc)	221	630	33	6	4.5	46	1550
Burger King	Chicken Tenders (6pc)	92	250	15	3.5	2.5	16	720
Burger King	Chicken Fries (6pc)	85	260	15	3.5	3	18	650
Wendy's	Chicken Nuggets (5pc)	Unknown	230	15	3	0	12	520
Arby's	Chicken Tenders (5pc)	218	630	31	5	0	47	1977
Arby's	Popcorn Chicken (large)	184	531	26	6	1	39	1666
Hardee's	Chicken Strips (5pc)	241	630	34	6	Unknown	45	2260
Dairy Queen	Chicken Strip Basket (6pc)	531	1270	67	11	12	121	2910
KFC	Popcorn Chicken (large)	160	550	35	6	0	30	1600
Carl's Jr.	Chicken Breast Strips (5pc)	215	710	41	6	Unknown	46	2020
White Castle	Chicken Rings (6pc)	110	340	23	4.5	4	15	670

Source: http://www.acaloriecounter.com/fast-food.php

I feel confident that when you read & try my recipe that you & your children will be hooked!

 Crunchy Coconut Chicken Nuggets  

(Sorry there is no photo.  Just take my word that these are delicious)

Ingredients (serves 4)

3 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2 inch pices

1/2 cup unsweetened Coconut Flakes

1/2 cup Panko bread Crumbs

3 Tablespoons Coconut Flour (Whole Wheat Flour will work too)

2 Egg Whites

3 Tablespoons Low Fat Milk

1 dash Salt

Instructions

 - Preheat oven to 425 & spray baking sheet with non stick spray

-  On a small plate combine salt, & flour

- Combine & whisk egg whites & milk in a small bowl 

- Combine Panko & Coconut on a second plate

- Working one piece of chicken at a time, coat the chicken in flour (shake off any excess), then dip it in the egg white mixture, then coat it in the coconut/Panko mixture. 

-  When  all the chicken pieces are coated and placed on your baking sheet, give the chicken a light mist with your non-stick cooking spray. 

- Bake chicken for 8 minutes, than flip the chicken pieces over (remember chicken will be HOT) bake an additional 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink on the inside.   

- Let cool & serve with your favorite dipping sauce.  My kids & I personally like mustard and or Ranch dressing

Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 4 
• Calories: 275.2
• Total Fat: 5.1 g 
• Cholesterol: 103.2 mg
• Sodium: 248.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 9.2 g
• Protein: 45.1 g 

To read the full nutritional content visit Nutrional Value Compare these results to those above & I am sure that you will be pleased to serve this tasty dish to your family & your kids wont even miss the nuggets from McDonalds