Chicken Nuggets Casserole Recipe
A healthy new way to enjoy chicken nuggets.
Preparation Time
25 min.
Cooking Time
40 mins.
Serving Size
5
Categories
- Main Dish
- Chicken
- Del Monte Tomato Sauce
Ingredients:
FOR THE CHICKEN NUGGETS
- 150 g chicken, ground
- 1 pc tokwa/tofu
- 1/3 cup carrot
- 2 Tbsp onion
- 1 pc egg
- 3 Tbsp flour, all-purpose
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper, black
FOR THE COATING
- 1 pc egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups oil
FOR THE SAUCE
- 1 Tbsp garlic
- 2 Tbsp onion
- 1/2 pc chicken bouillon cube
- 1/3 cup button mushroom, canned
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, red
- 1 pouch DEL MONTE Filipino Style Tomato Sauce (200g)
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp green peas
- 2/3 cup potato
- - salt
Preparation:
1. Combine ground chicken meat, tokwa, carrot, onion, egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Transfer mixture into greased square pan/tray (8-inch x 8-inch). Flatten. Cover and chill for 10 minutes.
3. Cut chicken mixture into squares. Using spatula, pick up pieces and dip each cut piece into beaten egg then coat with breadcrumbs. Deep-fry until golden brown. Set aside.
4. For the Sauce: Sauté garlic, onion, bouillon cube, and mushrooms for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper, DEL MONTE Filipino Style Tomato Sauce, water, and salt to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and green peas, then pour over chicken.
Lusog Notes
This Chicken Nuggets Casserole dish is rich in vitamin A that helps protect one from infections by strengthening the immune system. Vitamin A also promotes normal growth and development.
Chef`s Tip
Choose ground chicken thigh fillet, which has a little bit of fat to help keep the nuggets moist.
Cooking Skills Needed
- Sautéing
- Simmering
Cooking Tools Needed
- Measuring Cups
- Pot
- Chopping Board
- Measuring Spoon
- Spatula