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Cinnamon Chicken Nuggets

By: Paige W. 
"An updated version of an early American recipe that has been in my family since the 1800's. The original version of this dish is mentioned on at least one episode of 'Little House on the Prairie.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 2.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups oil for frying
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup ground cinnamon
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces

Directions

  1. Heat oil in skillet or fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange paper towels on a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk , and honey; set aside. Combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a large resealable plastic bag; shake until blended. Dip chicken in egg mixture, and then add to flour mixture. Seal the bag, and shake to coat chicken with flour mixture.
  3. Place 10 to 12 coated chicken nuggets into hot oil. Cook till done, about 7 to 10 minutes (nuggets will be a dark bronze color). Remove nuggets from oil, and drain well on paper towels. Repeat till all nuggets are cooked.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • Recipe can be prepared by baking nuggets on a lightly greased baking sheet in a 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once after 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 476 | Total Fat: 17.9g | Cholesterol: 86mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by Paige W.   view full review
Despite the one negative review, tried this recipe and was sooooo glad! Served hot, this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by D89BUTTONS   view full review
When I read this recipe, I was excited about the combination of flavors. I followed the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by BADEEDA   view full review
Tried this recipe tonight - did not have enough honey to add in, but I did add garlic to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by Judy   view full review
We really enjoyed these. Very easy to make. The cinnamon adds that touch of difference. You...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by jfegan12   view full review
I have great difficulty in following a recipe, for many reasons. The main one being family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by Melanie   view full review
I did not care for this recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by ROB!N   view full review
these were good. But tasted like they were missing something. Tried dipping in Honey Mustard....
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2008 by Jacqueline Louk   view full review
Not great. The chicken stuck to the pan and we could barely taste the cinnamon. Very dry....
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by jenn   view full review
i wanted to try something different for my daughter and these sounded good...they're not! i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2010 by JANET6162   view full review
They were ok but it tasted like something was missing. I will have to experiment. But they...

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