Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

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My 2-year-old was diagnosed with Celiac. After experimenting with several failed chicken nugget recipes, I finally came up with one the whole family loves. This is a mild-tasting chicken nugget designed for a 2-year-old. Some additional seasoning added to the Chex® should give it a more 'grown up' flavor.

Submitted by Lacy Thon
Updated on October 11, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups bite-size corn square cereal (such as Corn Chex®)

  • 2 eggs

  • ⅓ cup rice flour

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces

  • ¼ cup oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

  1. Blend cereal in a blender or food processor until it has the consistency of bread crumbs; pour into a bowl.

  2. Beat eggs in a separate bowl until smooth. Pour rice flour into a third bowl.

  3. Dredge chicken pieces in the rice flour, dip in beaten egg, and then press into the cereal to coat. Keep breaded chicken on a large plate until all are finished, but do not stack.

  4. Pour enough oil into a large skillet to just cover the bottom and heat over medium-high heat.

  5. Cook chicken nuggets in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326 Calories
9g Fat
24g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 249mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 36g 73%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 326mg 7%

* 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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