Chicken Rice Nuggets Recipe | Crispy & Juicy Homemade Nuggets | Kids Special Snack

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and works well for frying.

Shred the cooked chicken into small pieces.

In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and cooked rice.

Add eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and parsley to the mixture.

Mix until well combined, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.

Form the mixture into small nuggets or balls.

Coat each nugget in flour, shaking off excess.

Dip the floured nuggets in beaten eggs.

Roll the nuggets in bread crumbs until fully coated.

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the nuggets in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the nuggets and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with mustard or hot sauce for dipping.

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