Baked Chicken Nuggets
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4.1
Baked Chicken Nuggets
Description
Baked Chicken Nuggets start with marinating boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces in dill pickle juice for 8 to 12 hours, enhancing the meat’s moisture retention and imparting a subtle tang. The coating mixes almond flour with garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful crust. Each piece is dipped in beaten egg before dredging in the coating to ensure even coverage.
The nuggets are baked at 425°F on parchment paper or a wire rack for about 20 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway to achieve an evenly crispy surface. Using a wire rack allows air to circulate around the nuggets for better crisping. The result is a golden-brown, crunchy exterior with tender cooked chicken inside, offering a homemade alternative to fried nuggets.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast cut into chunks/nuggets, organic, boneless, skinless
- ½ cup dill pickle juice
- 1 egg
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate chicken 8-12 hours in pickle juice.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place almond flour, paprika, garlic, sea salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Crack egg into another shallow bowl and whisk.
- One by one, dredge each chicken nugget in the egg bowl, wiping off any excess and then dip each into the almond flour mixture. Roll until each nugget is covered completely. Place the coated nuggets on a baking pan lined with parchment paper or a wire rack that fits on a baking sheet. The wire rack will make for a crispier texture. Bake for 20-30 minutes, flipping the nuggets once at the 10 minute mark. When done the chicken nuggets should be golden brown, crisp and completely cooked through. Remove nuggets from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Sodium | 846mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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