The best thing about this recipe is that you can make a batch of them at the beginning of the week and store them in the freezer for when you need them in a hurry. You can also change the vegetables you use in the seeds. The recipe calls for broccoli, but others that can be used include carrots, zucchini, cauliflower, or even kale. Just make sure that the vegetables are chopped and that you drain off any excess water that the vegetables retain.
You can swap the corn for peas or even add some chopped spinach. Just be sure to change the vegetables in equal amounts. Zucchini and carrots help hold the mixture together, so I don't recommend removing them completely. Combine ground chicken, carrots, zucchini, spinach, salt, seasoning, parmesan, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl.
Mix with your hands until well blended. Take a golf ball-sized amount of meat mix and form a small oval nugget and set it aside. Continue with the rest of the meat mixture. Crunchy and packed with protein and vegetables, these vegetarian chicken nuggets are sure to be a hit at home.
Finding a delicious and healthy dinner for the whole family just got easier with these chicken nuggets packed with vegetables. Filled with a juicy filling of minced chicken and vegetables, then topped with panko breadcrumbs, these nuggets are baked in the oven for crunch and are a healthy addition to any dinner. I chose to make vegetarian chicken nuggets and added cauliflower, carrots and garlic to the chicken mix. My little son, who loves chicken, had stopped eating it by hand a while ago, and that's the main reason why I tried this recipe.
Add the corn kernels, chicken mince, dry breadcrumbs, chicken stock powder, and lightly beaten egg and mix well to combine. We've never eaten a lot of chicken nuggets in this house, Mr. 5 has never ordered them and I've never bought the frozen variety for them to have. Whether you just want to prepare a practical meal for your children, an easy lunch for the kids, or if you want to include more vegetables in your children's dinner, these homemade chicken nuggets with vegetables are perfect for feeding your family.
Below, you'll find a list of substitutes that will work well in this homemade vegetarian chicken nuggets recipe. While my oven-baked chicken nuggets have long been a reader favorite, this is my version with hidden vegetables. Obviously, making your own chicken nuggets takes longer than taking them out of the freezer, but nothing beats the satisfaction of knowing that your kids are eating something that's actually good for them.
