Cereal Chicken
Hearty, flavourful, and packed with wholesome goodness, Nestlé NESTUM Cereal Chicken is a popular Asian-inspired comfort dish that brings together crispy textures and rich savoury flavours in every bite. Perfect for family meals and special gatherings, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy chicken made extra-special with Nestlé NESTUM whole‑grain cereal while recreating a restaurant‑style dish at home.
Unlike traditional fried chicken recipes, cereal chicken stands out for its irresistible crunchy coating made from toasted cereal, fragrant curry leaves, and aromatic seasonings. By using Nestlé NESTUM as a key ingredient, this recipe adds an extra layer of nutty flavour and whole‑grain goodness, making it a more balanced option without compromising on taste. The result is tender, juicy chicken coated in a golden, crispy cereal mix that stays crunchy even after cooking.
This easy cereal chicken recipe is ideal for home cooks of all skill levels. With simple ingredients and clear steps, you can take your favourite zi char Cereal Chicken and prepare it effortlessly at your very own home. The chicken is lightly marinated for maximum flavour, then fried until perfectly crisp before being tossed with fragrant garlic, curry leaves, and Nestlé NESTUM for that signature crunchy finish.
Perfect as a main dish served with rice or as a sharing platter for family and friends, Nestlé NESTUM Cereal Chicken is versatile enough for everyday meals and celebratory occasions alike. It’s also a creative way to introduce whole grains into your family’s diet, especially for children who enjoy crunchy, savoury dishes.
Servings:
4 pax
Cooking Time:
45 minutes
Skill level:
(Easy)
Ingredients:
4 pieces of boneless chicken thigh (cut into bite sizes)
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp garlic & onion powder
1 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 egg white
Frying flour mixture:
2 tbsp corn flour
6 tbsp potato starch
1½ tsp salt
1 tbsp chilli flakes
1½ tsp baking powder
Cereal Coating:
1 cup Nestum cereal
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp chicken powder
1½ tbsp milk powder
100g salted butter
20 curry leaves
4 chilli padis (deseeded and chopped)
Steps:
- Cut boneless chicken thigh into small bite sizes, wash, drain and dry.
- Marinate chicken in marinating ingredients for at least 30 minutes. For best results let it sit for 1 hour in the fridge.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture. Coat and dust out excess flour.
- Shallow fry them in batches till light brown. Dish up.
- Give it a 2nd fry till golden brown and crisps. Dish up and set aside.
- In a bowl combine sugar, Nestum cereal, chicken powder & milk powder. Mix well. Set aside.
- In a pan, melt butter, add in curry leaves and chilli padis, sauté till fragrant.
- Add in Nestum cereal mixture, give it a good mix.
- Quickly toss in fried chicken pieces, mix till well combined.
