Crispy Chicken Nuggets

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This is easy and a quick kids meal.

Submitted by Bryon Dean Thomas
Published on April 3, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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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

  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.

  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.

  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 Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 129mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 132mg 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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