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Macadamia and quinoa chicken nuggets

Cook these yummy nuggets for the kids these school holidays. 
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Servings 24
Course Main Course
Preference Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Perfect for Weekend Wonder
Skill level Easy

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted macadamias finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups dried white quinoa
  • 1/2 cup quinoa flour
  • 2 eggs lightly whisked
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 500 g chicken tenderloins cut into 3cm lengths
  • macadamia oil for brushing
  • tomato relish to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C fan forced. Line 2 oven trays with non-stick baking paper.
  • Combine the chopped macadamias and dried quinoa onto a plate. Place the flour and egg in separate medium shallow bowls. Season the flour with salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken into the flour and gently toss to coat. Dip a chicken piece into the egg then roll into the quinoa-macadamia mix. Place onto the lined baking trays. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Lightly brush with macadamia oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes or until golden and brown. Turn and brush the other side. Cook for a further 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Season and serve with tomato relish.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

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