Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Crispy Chicken Nuggets

This is easy and a quick kids meal.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
10 servings
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 ½ cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®), crushed
  • 1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 20 pieces
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1
Beat egg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour crushed cereal into a separate bowl. Coat chicken pieces in egg mixture. Press chicken pieces into cereal until coated.

Step 2
Heat oil and butter together in skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken until coating is golden brown and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes.

Step 3
Whisk preserves and water together in a saucepan over medium-low until heated through and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve apricot sauce with chicken nuggets.

Editor’s Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213
Calories
10g
Fat
17g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol59mg 20%
Sodium129mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate17g 6%
Dietary Fiber0g 0%
Total Sugars8g
Protein14g
Vitamin C6mg 30%
Calcium13mg 1%
Iron3mg 16%
Potassium132mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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