Keto Chicken Nuggets
These keto chicken nuggets are the answer to those fast food cravings! They are easy to make and full of flavor with a breading that's both low carb and gluten-free with just 3 net carbs per serving! Plus, this keto nugget recipe includes a baked and fried option.
Equipment
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Wholesome Yum Superfine Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup ground pork rinds
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon pink salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
For the nuggets
- Whisk the eggs with a fork in a shallow bowl.
- In the second bowl, mix the almond flour, pork rinds, parmesan, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Using one hand for wet, and one for dry, dip each chicken piece in egg, shake off the excess, then dredge in the flour mixture. Make sure to press the coating onto the nugget.
To bake
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place a metal cooling rack on a large baking sheet and spray with olive or avocado oil.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and cut them into nugget sized pieces (about 1 1/2 inches).
- Place the nuggets on the rack on the baking sheet and repeat until all the chicken is coated.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the coating begins to crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite keto dipping sauce.
To fry
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil (avocado, olive, or coconut) in a large frying pan or skillet, over medium-high heat.
- Fry the nuggets for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Check the center of one nugget to make sure no pink remains.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the nuggets from the pan and transfer them onto a paper towel-lined plate.
- Keep frying until all the nuggets are cooked and serve immediately with your favorite keto dipping sauce.
Notes
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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Disclaimer
Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 48gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 1306mgPotassium: 696mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1022IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg
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