Ingredients for Orange Chicken Dino Nuggets
- Ground Chicken
- Eggs
- Breadcrumbs
- Sriracha Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable Oil
- Cornstarch
- Egg
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Orange
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Gingerroot
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Red Chili Pepper Flakes
- Green Onion
- Water
- Sesame Oil
- Cooked White Rice
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How to Make Orange Chicken Dino Nuggets
- **Prepare the Dino Nuggets:** In a large bowl, combine the chicken, egg, bread crumbs, sriracha, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion, and oregano. Mix well.
- **Roll and Chill:** Gently roll the chicken mixture between two sheets of greased parchment paper to about 1/2-inch thickness. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- **Cut into Dinosaurs:** Use dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the dino nuggets.
- **Bread the Nuggets:** Place flour in a shallow dish. In another, place the egg wash. In a third, place the panko bread crumbs. Dredge each dino nugget in flour, then dip in the egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly with panko.
- **Fry the Nuggets:** Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully fry the dino nuggets in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 3-4 minutes per batch). Remove and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- **Make the Orange Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, and orange zest.
- **Sauté Aromatics:** Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes and cook for another 15 seconds.
- **Combine Sauce:** Pour the soy sauce mixture into the pan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the rice wine vinegar.
- **Thicken the Sauce:** Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens slightly (about 1-2 minutes).
- **Toss and Serve:** Add the fried dino nuggets to the sauce, gently tossing to coat.
- **Create a Jungle Scene:** Arrange cooked broccoli florets and dill sprigs on a platter to create a jungle setting. Add molded rice if desired.
- **Serve Immediately:** Place the dino nuggets upright on the platter, creating a fun prehistoric scene. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
89 g
Sugar
279g
Fat
43g
Carbs
43g
