Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

Name: Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Rating: 4.75 stars

12 Ratings
11 Reviews
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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.

By Lacy Thon

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

5 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

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

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Step 2
Beat eggs in a separate bowl until smooth. Pour rice flour into a third bowl.
Step 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.
Step 4
Pour enough oil into a large skillet to just cover the bottom and heat over medium-high heat.
Step 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; protein 36.4g; carbohydrates 24g; fat 8.6g; cholesterol 178.8mg; sodium 249.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (11)

Most helpful positive review

abc

02/16/2014

Good recipe foundation here.. I used Rice Chex because that is what I had on hand and I made it the consistency of panko crumbs. I seasoned the chicken pieces with salt and pepper before coating. I also seasoned the crumbs with a few spices. The recipe might turn out a little bland if there was no seasoning. The pieces came out super crispy and it was delightful. The kids really liked it too! Read More

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12 Ratings

5 star values: 9
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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abc

02/16/2014

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Lisa Ball Tippett

07/20/2015

We used gluten free bread crumbs instead of cereal, and everyone in the family was in LOVE with this fun "kid friendly" meal. My husband added a little Cajun seasoning to the flour mix for one breast's worth of nuggets. The extra pop of flavor made this an "adult friendly" treat, too! Read More

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staceybea

04/11/2016

I made this while my Mom was visiting (she has full blown celiac disease) and they were a total hit!! The chicken was really soft and tender and my kids loved it too! Definitely prefer rice flour over gluten free flour, which I find quite dense. I made another round and froze them so that we could pull them out as needed for quick dinners before soccer practice. Read More

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aliciamarie

10/29/2014

kids liked it and it was easy what more could i ask for? Read More

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L A Brown

01/26/2015

The first time we made this we had some gluten-free bread crumbs we wanted to use; everyone loved it. I also used a basic gluten-free flour blend instead of plain rice flour. This time we followed the recipe using Corn Chex and they liked it even more (if that is somehow possible). I left the Chex in the bag and crushed it with a rolling pin instead of the processor. Such a nice tasty nugget and the gluten version is not missed! Read More

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killervt

02/18/2015

my 6 yr old was just diagnosed with Celiac and this is our new favorite recipe! hope to find a lot more like this Read More

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Valerie Lee Spahr

10/16/2016

My toddler love's these they're great the next day too reheated.:-) Read More

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RSquared

07/29/2015

By far the best chicken nuggets we've had. Definitely a family favorite. Loved the crunch! Read More

Holly Dameron

03/05/2020

The whole family enjoyed them!! Read More

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Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 326.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 73 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 13 %

saturated fat: 11 %

cholesterol: 60 %

vitamin a iu: 8 %

niacin equivalents: 184 %

vitamin b6: 59 %

vitamin c: 5 %

folate: 29 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 34 %

magnesium: 16 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 10 %

thiamin: 30 %

calories from fat:

*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.