Quick and easy dinner: Derval O'Rourke's healthy chicken nuggets

A family-friendly meal that's ready in half an hour

These are delicious as the main star of a meal, with some veggies on the side, or they’re delicious in pasta & salads.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes (longer if you have time to marinade the chicken)
Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp mixed dried herbs
• a pinch salt
• 4 free-range chicken fillets, cut into strips
• 120g ground almonds

Method:

• If time allows, cover and leave in the fridge for at least 1 hour. If not don’t worry!
• Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
• Spread the almonds out on a plate. Roll each chicken strip in the almonds. Place the coated chicken on an ovenproof dish.
• Bake for about 25 minutes, until each chicken strip is cooked through.

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