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Vegetable Chicken Fingers

Crispy Vegetable Chicken Fingers for Happy, Healthy Kids

This recipe for Vegetable Chicken Fingers offers a nutritious twist on a kid-favorite snack, combining chicken, quinoa, and various vegetables for a healthy treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 fingers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mix
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots fresh or pre-packaged for convenience
  • 1 cup Shredded Zucchini swap with shredded yellow squash if desired
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa substitute with cooked rice if needed
  • 2 cloves Garlic or use garlic powder (1/2 tsp)
  • 1/2 small Yellow Onion can use shallots as a milder substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Parsley can be replaced with fresh parsley or omitted
For Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika adds a great twist
  • Salt and Pepper season to taste
For Coating
  • Breadcrumbs optional; gluten-free breadcrumbs are a great option

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, usually about 15 minutes.
  3. Finely shred or chop the zucchini, carrots, onion, and garlic using a food processor.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded vegetables, cooled quinoa, garlic, onion, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Shape small portions of the mixture into finger-sized pieces, about 2-3 inches long.
  6. Arrange the chicken fingers on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between each piece. Lightly spray them with oil.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Allow the vegetable chicken fingers to cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 2fingersCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These vegetable chicken fingers are a fun introduction to healthy eating for kids and can be customized with various veggies or cheese.

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