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If you wish, pound chicken into a uniform ½ inch thickness. If you choose not to do this, it will affect the cooking time slightly.
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Cut chicken into 2-inch chunks, set aside. Place whole wheat flour in a medium sized bowl, set aside.
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Beat eggs and orange puree together in a medium bowl, set aside.
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Mix bread crumbs, wheat germ, parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, black pepper, and paprika together in a medium bowl, set aside.
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Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Coat chicken pieces in whole wheat flour, shake off any excess.
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Next, dredge chicken through the egg mixture, evenly coating both sides.
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Lastly, lay chicken in the bread crumb mixture and gently press; turn to coat the other side. Arrange coated chicken pieces on the cookie sheet. Repeat as necessary.
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Place tray in preheated oven and cook for 10-12 minutes. Flip chicken nuggets and return to oven for another 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked.
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Enjoy plain or with your favorite dipping sauce!