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Beech-Nut Naturals Carrot Mozzarella Chicken Nuggets
Key Takeaways
Quick Overview- This page shares a homemade chicken nugget recipe that uses Beech-Nut Naturals Carrot Puree as an ingredient. It combines one 4 oz jar of carrot puree with chicken breast, mozzarella, egg, and bread crumbs, then bakes at 400°F for about 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Ingredients: Recipe calls for one 4 oz jar of Beech-Nut Naturals Carrot Puree, 1 lb chicken breast, mozzarella, egg, and bread crumbs.
- Preparation: Ingredients are blended, shaped by hand into nuggets, coated in bread crumbs, and baked at 400°F for 15 minutes.
- Food safety: Nuggets should reach an internal temperature of 165°F before serving, and should cool a few minutes before giving to children.
Here’s a yummy, quick, chicken nugget recipe for your little nugget featuring our Beech-Nut Naturals Carrot Jar.
Ingredients:
– 1 jar Beech-Nut Naturals Carrot Puree (around 4 oz)
– ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 egg
– 1 lb raw chicken breast (cut into chunks for easier blending)
– ½ cup bread crumbs (or more, as needed)
Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven**: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Blend Ingredients**: In a blender, combine the carrot puree, shredded mozzarella, egg, and chicken chunks. Blend until you get a thick mixture.
3. **Form Nuggets**: Scoop a spoonful of the chicken mixture and roll it into nugget shapes by hand. You can adjust the size according to preference.
4. **Coat with Bread Crumbs**: Roll each nugget in bread crumbs until evenly coated, then place it on the prepared cookie sheet.
5. **Bake**: Place the nuggets in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until fully cooked and golden on the outside (internal temp should be 165°). You can flip them halfway through baking for even crispness.
6. **Serve**: Let the nuggets cool for a few minutes before serving to your little one.
These nuggets are delicious, kid-friendly, and have a bit of extra nutrition from the carrot puree!
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