Hip hop chicken nuggets

Hip Hop Chicken Bowl

Crispy breaded chicken nuggets, colorful sautéed vegetables, and a tangy barbecue ranch sauce come together in this fun kid-created dinner. It's a great recipe for teaching knife skills, breading techniques, and stovetop cooking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more if needed)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Barbecue Ranch Sauce

• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
• 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce

Directions

1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size nuggets, trimming away any excess fat.
2. Beat the eggs in one bowl. Place the Panko bread crumbs in a second bowl.
3. Dip each chicken piece into the egg, then coat well with the Panko bread crumbs. Set the coated chicken aside on a plate.
4. Chop the orange pepper, onion, and green onions.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Cook the breaded chicken nuggets for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
7. Carefully wipe out the skillet. Add the butter and sauté the peppers and onions for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
8. In a small bowl, stir together the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce.
9. To serve, spoon the cooked vegetables into bowls, top with the crispy chicken nuggets, and drizzle with the barbecue ranch sauce.