Jun 08 2026
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Jurassic Chicken Tidbits Recipe

Inspired by Rainforest Cafe
Time45m
Serves7

(7) Dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

For Coating

For Frying

Method

Prepare Chicken Mixture

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Shape Nuggets

  1. 2

    Using dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters, cut out shapes from the chicken mixture and place them on a baking sheet.

Prepare Coating

  1. 3

    Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg mixed with milk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.

Coat Nuggets

  1. 4

    Dredge each dinosaur nugget in flour, dip into the egg mixture, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.

Fry Nuggets

  1. 5

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, fry the nuggets in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve

  1. 6

    Remove nuggets from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

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