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Crispy Homemade Dino Nuggets Recipe with Easy Honey Mustard Dip

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These crispy homemade dino nuggets are a fun and delicious twist on classic chicken nuggets, paired perfectly with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dip. Ready in about 40 minutes, they are perfect for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, finely chopped or ground
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups (150 grams) Japanese-style panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • About 1 cup (240 ml) olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
  • For the Honey Mustard Dip:
  • ¼ cup (60 grams) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Finely chop or pulse the chicken breasts in a food processor until coarse and ground (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place ground chicken in a bowl; add ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  3. Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Roll out small portions of chicken mixture to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Use dinosaur cookie cutters to cut shapes and place on a parchment-lined tray. Press edges gently if rough (10-15 minutes).
  4. Set up dredging stations: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  5. Coat each nugget by dipping in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb dip for extra crunch (about 10 minutes).
  6. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 350°F / 175°C).
  7. Fry nuggets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  8. Transfer cooked nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and rest for a few minutes.
  9. Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, and salt to make the honey mustard dip.
  10. Serve nuggets warm with honey mustard dip on the side.

Notes

Use Japanese-style panko for best crunch. Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt nuggets. Nuggets can be frozen raw and cooked from frozen with added cooking time. For gluten-free, substitute panko and flour with gluten-free alternatives. For dairy-free dip, use vegan mayo and maple syrup instead of honey.

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