SPICY CHICKEN NUGGETS

INGREDIENTS

• 1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

DIRECTIONS

1> Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and, if desired, chipotle pepper. Place butter in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces in butter, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere.

2> Place chicken on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink. Yield: 6 servings.