Name: Chicken Nuggets
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, or 1/3 loaf or 1/3 pound firm white bread; 1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as thyme, tarragon, rosemary, and/or marjoram (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup vinaigrette, or 2 tablespoons prepared pesto or black olive paste; 2 to 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

This is a handy recipe for families where the kids have less sophisticated tastes than the adults. Without doing more work or cooking something different, you can please everyone.

Because this recipe is quick but requires tending to, be sure to finish whatever side dish you're serving first. I like this with plain cracked wheat or rice, or steamed potatoes or broccoli.

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