Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Nuggets

This dish got me the best reception I've gotten in a long time--and that was even before we had started eating.  My 19 month old kept saying "WOW!" and "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!" in anticipation of these easy baked nuggets. I've never met a kid who doesn't like chicken nuggets and my little guys are no exception.

These come together in under 30 minutes and win points because they make use of the leftover crumbs at the bottom of the chip bag (hold on to those sad, broken chips, they will be given new life!).  There's extra flavor from the honey mustard they're dipped in before baking (don't worry, those of you with picky eaters, it's not overpowering!) and the potato chip coating even makes them gluten-free (you could certainly substitute bread crumbs if you prefer)! 

And, if you were wondering, they were a huge hit--with little kids and big ones alike! 

Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Nuggets
serves about 4
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces
salt, pepper, and garlic powder (about 1/4-1/2 teaspoon each)
2 cups potato chip crumbs (use flavored to be really crazy!)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 egg
cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with foil and spray generously with cooking spray.  Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Place potato chip crumbs in a wide shallow dish (like a pie plate).  In another shallow dish, mix together mayonnaise, mustard and honey until well combined.  Beat in an egg and stir until smooth.
Dip cut pieces of chicken into honey mustard-egg mixture and then roll in potato chip crumbs.  Place in a single layer on the baking sheet.  Continue until all pieces of chicken are coated.  Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and beginning to turn golden and crispy.  You can also raise the heat to 400 degrees for a few additional minutes for additional browning, if needed.  Serve with favorite dipping sauce or over salad.

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce: (look familiar? : )
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste
In a small bowl, mix together ingredients until well combined.  Taste and adjust seasonings and proportions as desired.  Dip away.

P.S. I'm linking this recipe to Laugh, Love & Craft's "Share the Wealth Wednesday."