Baked Chicken Nuggets with Sweet Potato Puree

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Juicy chicken nuggets baked until crispy, served with a smooth, naturally sweet sweet potato puree for a nutritious family meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, sweet potato, rolled oats for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
  2. Step 2: Peel and chop sweet potato. Blend with 1/4 cup water in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a shallow dish, mix oats, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken cubes evenly with mixture, then brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  4. Step 4: Arrange on baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Serve with sweet potato puree.

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