Dino Chicken Nuggets with Sweet Potato Fries
Dino Chicken Nuggets with Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
For the Dino Chicken Nuggets
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- vegetable oil, for brushing or spraying, as needed
For the Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 sweet potatoes, large, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
For Serving
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey mustard
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup. This prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the sweet potato fries: In a large bowl, toss the cut sweet potatoes with olive oil, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) until evenly coated. The cornstarch helps make them extra crispy.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on one of the prepared baking sheets. Ensure they are not overcrowded to allow them to crisp up properly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Prepare the chicken nuggets: Place the chicken breast pieces into a food processor. Pulse several times until the chicken is finely ground but not pureed, resembling a coarse mince. Be careful not to over-process.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Set up your breading station: In one shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour. In a second shallow dish, whisk the egg and milk together. In a third shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Form the nuggets: Take small portions of the ground chicken and press them into dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters. Gently push the chicken out of the cutters to form the dino nuggets. Repeat until all chicken is used.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Bread the nuggets: Dredge each dino nugget first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg wash, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, coat it thoroughly in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 7 min
- 8
Arrange the nuggets: Place the breaded dino nuggets in a single layer on the second prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray the tops of the nuggets with vegetable oil for extra crispiness and golden color.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Bake the fries: Place the sweet potato fries in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Add nuggets and flip fries: After 10 minutes, add the chicken nuggets to the oven alongside the fries. Carefully flip the sweet potato fries with a spatula to ensure even browning.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 11
Continue baking: Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken nuggets are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F), and the sweet potato fries are tender and crispy. You may need to remove the fries a few minutes before the nuggets, depending on your oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 12
Serve immediately with ketchup and honey mustard for dipping. Enjoy your prehistoric feast!
⏱️ 1 min
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Dino Chicken Nuggets with Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
For the Dino Chicken Nuggets
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- vegetable oil, for brushing or spraying, as needed
For the Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 sweet potatoes, large, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
For Serving
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey mustard
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup. This prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the sweet potato fries: In a large bowl, toss the cut sweet potatoes with olive oil, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) until evenly coated. The cornstarch helps make them extra crispy.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on one of the prepared baking sheets. Ensure they are not overcrowded to allow them to crisp up properly.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Prepare the chicken nuggets: Place the chicken breast pieces into a food processor. Pulse several times until the chicken is finely ground but not pureed, resembling a coarse mince. Be careful not to over-process.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Set up your breading station: In one shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour. In a second shallow dish, whisk the egg and milk together. In a third shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Form the nuggets: Take small portions of the ground chicken and press them into dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters. Gently push the chicken out of the cutters to form the dino nuggets. Repeat until all chicken is used.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Bread the nuggets: Dredge each dino nugget first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg wash, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, coat it thoroughly in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 7 min - 8
Arrange the nuggets: Place the breaded dino nuggets in a single layer on the second prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray the tops of the nuggets with vegetable oil for extra crispiness and golden color.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake the fries: Place the sweet potato fries in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Add nuggets and flip fries: After 10 minutes, add the chicken nuggets to the oven alongside the fries. Carefully flip the sweet potato fries with a spatula to ensure even browning.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 11
Continue baking: Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken nuggets are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F), and the sweet potato fries are tender and crispy. You may need to remove the fries a few minutes before the nuggets, depending on your oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 12
Serve immediately with ketchup and honey mustard for dipping. Enjoy your prehistoric feast!
⏱️ 1 min