Pecan Parmesan Chicken Bites

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2015 Kids Recipe Challenge Winning Recipe: 1 st Place!

Nathan, from Richmond Hill, loves this recipe. With a variety of texture and flavour, this recipe is easy to prepare and fun to make.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

Try this coating on pork or fish. You can cut them into strips or leave them whole as chops and fillets to cook.

Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts	3 (about 1 ¼ lb/600 g)
Maple syrup	2 Tbsp (30 mL)
Canola oil	1 Tbsp (15 mL)
Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs	½ cup (125 mL)
Finely chopped pecans	1/3 cup (75 mL)
Parmesan cheese, grated	1/3 cup (75 mL)
Flax seeds, ground	¼ cup (60 mL)
Garlic powder	2 tsp (10 mL)
Dried oregano leaves	1 tsp (5 mL)
Each salt and fresh ground pepper	¼ tsp (1 mL)

Directions

Cut chicken into cubes or strips and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with maple syrup and oil and coat evenly; set aside.
In a large resealable bag, combine breadcrumbs, pecans, cheese, flax seeds, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
Add a few chicken pieces at a time to bag and shake to coat.
Place onto parchment paper lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining chicken and coating.
Bake in preheated 475°F (246°C) oven for about 15 minutes or until golden and chicken is no longer pink inside.