Cheerios Nuggets

Transform your mealtime with these delightfully crispy and uniquely flavored Cheerios Nuggets! Perfect for both kids and adults, this playful spin on classic chicken nuggets features tender, bite-sized chicken breast coated in a crunchy, golden crust made from crushed Cheerios. Seasoned with paprika and garlic powder, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet in every bite. Easy to prepare with a simple breading station setup, these nuggets are pan-fried to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners, game-day snacks, or kid-friendly parties, serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard or barbecue sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat. Cheerios Nuggets are a fun, flavorful twist on a classic dish that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 3 cups Cheerios
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Place the Cheerios in a large resealable plastic bag or food processor. Crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or by pulsing in the processor. Transfer the crushed Cheerios to a shallow dish.

Step 3

In another shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

In a third shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.

Step 5

Set up a breading station: flour mixture in the first dish, egg mixture in the second, and crushed Cheerios in the third.

Step 6

Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off the excess.

Step 7

Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off.

Step 8

Finally, coat the chicken pieces in the crushed Cheerios, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs to the chicken.

Step 9

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 175°C (350°F).

Step 10

Fry the chicken nuggets in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, for 3–5 minutes per side or until golden brown and fully cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 75°C (165°F).

Step 11

Remove the cooked nuggets from the oil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 12

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces, such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1344.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5789.8

Total Fat 510.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 804.7mg	0%
Sodium 3539.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.4g
Protein 178.9g	0%

Vitamin D 255.0IU	0%
Calcium 589.7mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 2205.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.3%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 11.8%