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Colorful dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets on a vibrant plate with cartoon-themed napkins, textured and crispy coating, garnished with fresh herbs, playful and inviting presentation

Toy Story Rex’s Dino Nuggets

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A fun and kid-friendly dinosaur-shaped chicken nugget recipe inspired by Toy Story’s Rex, perfect for themed parties or family meals.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into nugget-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Shape chicken pieces into dinosaur or Rex-like shapes.
  2. Prepare three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge each piece in flour, then dip into eggs, and coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry nuggets until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve with dipping sauces.

Notes

  • Use a cookie cutter or freehand shape for dinosaur forms.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly.
  • Serve with ketchup, honey mustard, or ranch dressing for extra fun.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten, Nut-free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 nuggets
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
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