(12 servings)

1 Env. Onion Soup Mix *
1/2 c Plain Dry Bread Crumbs
1 1/2 ts Chili Powder
1 ts Ground Cumin
1 ts Thyme Leaves
1/4 ts Red Pepper
2 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts **
Oil

* You can use onion or onion-mushroom recipe soup mix in this recipe. ** Chicken breasts should be cut into 1-inch pieces. In large bowl, combine onion recipe soup mix, bread crumbs, chili powder, cumin, thyme and pepper. Dip chicken in bread crumb mixture, coating well. In large skillet, heat 1/2-inch oil and cook chicken over medium heat, turning once, until done; drain on paper towels. Serve warm and if desired with assorted mustards. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Prepare chicken as above. In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, arrange chicken, then drizzle with 2 to 3 T oil. Heat uncovered at High (Full Power) 6 minutes or until chicken is done, rearranging chicken once; drain on paper towels. Serve as above Makes about 5 dozen nuggets.