Chicken nuggets are always a favorite with the kids, but you know you love them too! They are supertasty and an excellent source of protein, which keeps that concentration level up all day. Try making a double batch and store them in the freezer in an airtight bag or container.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (455 g) chicken breasts (about 3 large breasts), cut into bite-size pieces
- ¼ cup (55 g) grass-fed butter, melted
- 1 cup (100 g) almond meal or cashew flour
- 3 tablespoons (24 g) sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon (7 g) paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
How to Make It
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C, or gas mark 6). Place a wire rack in a baking sheet or baking dish. (If you don’t have a wire rack, line the baking sheet with parchment paper.)
- Place the melted butter in a small bowl. In a separate small bowl, mix together the almond meal, sesame seeds, paprika, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Put five or so pieces of chicken in the bowl with butter and coat them well. Then put the chicken into the bowl with the spices and coat evenly. Set the chicken on the wire rack or parchment paper and repeat the process until all of your chicken is coated.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Then turn the oven to broil, and bake another 4 or 5 minutes, until golden brown. You don’t have to flip them (thanks goodness, because it’s a pain!).
- Nuggets store well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 76 kcal Calories from Fat: 49.5 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 5.5 g 16% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 1.6 g 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g 2% |
Protein 5.6 g 11% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |