Crunchy Chicken Nuggets with Green Onion Honey Dip Recipe

Name: Crunchy Chicken Nuggets with Green Onion Honey Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup crunchy corn cereal (recommended: Cap'n Crunch); 1 cup crispy rice cereal (recommended: Rice Krispies); 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 12 chicken tenders, halved; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 1/2 cups canola oil; Green Onion Honey Dip, recipe follows; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup crunchy corn cereal (recommended: Cap'n Crunch)
1 cup crispy rice cereal (recommended: Rice Krispies)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 chicken tenders, halved
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups canola oil
Green Onion Honey Dip, recipe follows
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon salt

1
Put the 2 cereals into a gallon-sized bag and seal.
2
Place on a flat surface and, using a rolling pin, crush the cereal until it's still slightly chunky.
3
Pour into a medium sized bowl and add the flour, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
4
Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, 1 at a time, and transfer to the breading mix.
5
Coat well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6
Pour the oil into a large saucepan and place over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Test the oil by dropping a bread cube in; if it browns within 1 minute the oil is ready.
8
Drop the chicken nuggets into the hot oil, 4 pieces at a time, and cook 2 minutes, or until the breading is golden and the chicken is cooked through.
9
Repeat with the remaining chicken nuggets.
10
Keep warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
11
Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until well combined.
12
Refrigerate until ready to use.

2307

kcal

Calories

180

Fat

Carbs

108

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup crunchy corn cereal (recommended: Cap'n Crunch), 1 cup crispy rice cereal (recommended: Rice Krispies), 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Chicken Nuggets with Green Onion Honey Dip falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Crunchy Chicken Nuggets with Green Onion Honey Dip

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