Chicken Nuggets with Rice and Cheese

Chicken Nuggets Prepare the chicken by cutting it into small cubes.

Coating Mixture In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Coating the Chicken Dip each chicken cube into the beaten eggs, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure all sides are evenly coated.

Frying the Nuggets Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken cubes and fry until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Rice While the chicken is frying, prepare the rice. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Cooking the Rice In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Final Preparation Once the chicken nuggets and rice are ready, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Assembly In a baking dish, spread a layer of cooked rice followed by a layer of chicken nuggets. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Baking Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbly.

Serve Serve the chicken nuggets with rice and cheese while hot and enjoy!