Seasoned Baked Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts (or tenders), cut into small bite sized pieces (1/2-inch by 1-inch)
• 3 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• Cooking spray (Misto cans work best)

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Add the chicken with the oil followed by the salt, Italian herbs, garlic salt, oregano, and black pepper.  Massage the chicken with the spices thoroughly.
3. 3
   Add the chicken, panko bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese to a zip top bag.  Seal the bag and squeeze the bread crumbs onto the chicken multiple times (as shown in the photo).
4. 4
   Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
5. 5
   Lay the breaded chicken nuggets on the baking sheet in a single layer.
6. 6
   Spray the top side of the chicken with cooking spray.
7. 7
   Bake for 8 minutes on each side.
8. 8
   Serve immediately.