Name: Cereal Crusted Chicken Nuggets (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken breast-cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 tbsp Buttermilk; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 3 cups Corn flakes-crushed; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Onion powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 3 cups Vegetable oil

Cereal Crusted Chicken Nuggets

Crispy and flavorful chicken nuggets coated in a simple crushed cereal coating. A family-friendly favorite that's quick and easy to make.

Recipe tier

Crispy and flavorful chicken nuggets coated in a simple crushed cereal coating. A family-friendly favorite that's quick and easy to make.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 6

Ingredients 11

Chicken
1 lb 450 g Chicken breast-cut into 1 inch pieces
Marinade
1 tbsp 15 mL Buttermilk
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Paprika
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
Cereal Coating
3 cups 210 g Corn flakes-crushed
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Onion powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper
Frying
3 cups 710 mL Vegetable oil

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients and add the Chicken. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine all Cereal Coating ingredients.
Remove Chicken from marinade and dredge in the Cereal Coating, pressing to adhere.
Heat Vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the Chicken nuggets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove nuggets and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.