Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Bites
These homemade chicken nuggets feature bite-size pieces of chicken breast coated in rice flour, egg, and crisp corn cereal, then fried until golden. They offer a familiar, crunchy coating without gluten and make an easy kid-friendly lunch or casual dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 22
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Blend cereal in a blender or food processor until it has the consistency of breadcrumbs; pour into a bowl.
- 2
Beat eggs in a separate bowl until smooth. Pour rice flour into a third bowl.
- 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 the chicken is breaded, but do not stack.
- 4
Pour enough oil into a large skillet to just cover the bottom and heat over medium-high heat.
- 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).
- Calories 625.74 kcal High 31%
- Protein 61.34 g Good Source 123%
- Carbohydrate 49.05 g 18%
- Total Fat 19.83 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 3.02 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 257.74 mg High 86%
- Sodium 471.08 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 1.35 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 4.52 g --
- Added Sugars 4.4 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 148.09 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 14.08 mg Good Source 78%
- Potassium 85.78 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 27.97 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 6.67 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 2.21 mcg Moderate 11%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Bites is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cooking Oil, Corn Squares Cereal, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 625.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cooking Oil, Corn Squares Cereal, Eggs, Rice Flour. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Bites?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 625.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Bites healthy?
- Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 625.74 calories and 61.34 g of protein, or 123% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 471.08 mg (20% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.02 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.4 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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