This recipe is courtesy of Taste of Home.

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. MAKES: 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Marinara sauce, optional

Directions

Place butter in a shallow bowl. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese and salt in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumbs.

Place in a single layer on two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Serve with marinara sauce if desired.

Freeze option: Cool chicken nuggets. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place on a baking sheet and reheat in a preheated 375° oven 7-12 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.