Dinner for 4
Crispy Chicken Nuggets
$6.82for 427 minServes 4
Bite-size chicken pieces are dipped in seasoned egg, coated with breadcrumbs, baked until crisp, and served with tangy sauce.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.51Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 6 oz$0.14/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.84Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
 | BBQ sauce, 4.5 oz$0.12/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.54Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.82 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 27 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.70 per serving$6.82 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tsp chicken salt
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- cooking oil spray
- 1/4 cup lite mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup non-fat greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and coat a large baking sheet with cooking oil spray.
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and whisk the egg with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, smoked paprika, and chicken salt.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then press it into the breadcrumbs.
- Place the nuggets on the baking sheet, spray the tops with oil, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Turn the nuggets halfway and cook until crisp and 165 F inside.
- Stir the mayonnaise, yogurt, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, and kosher salt together.
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