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Crispy Chicken Nuggets in a basket with dipping sauce behind.

Crispy Chicken Nuggets


  • Author: Deborah Harroun
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Pieces of chicken breast are coated in crispy cereal and then pan fried in these kid-friendly Crispy Chicken Nuggets.


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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal, crushed (like Rice Krispies)
  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 20 pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, lightly beat the egg. Season with salt and pepper. Place the cereal in a second bowl.
  2. Heat the oil and butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  3. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg, then coat in the cereal. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes.

Keywords: crispy chicken nuggets