Chicken Nuggets Recipe (Ground Chicken)
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Chicken Nuggets Recipe (Ground Chicken)
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These picky-kid-approved, healthy Chicken Nuggets are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They’re better than ones from a fast-food restaurant and even have hidden veggies inside!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground chicken (organic preferred (not breast only))
- 2/3 cup frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or gluten-free seasoned crumbs*)
- ketchup, honey mustard, buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, special sauce, etc. ( optional for dipping)
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Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the chicken with cauliflower rice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and mix well. Form into 30 round flat nuggets, about 25 grams each.
- If baking, place on a sheet pan sprayed with oil. Preheat the oven to 450F and spray the chicken with oil.
- Place the chicken nuggets in a singe layer in batches as needed, spray the tops with oil and air fry 8 to 9 minutes at 400F, flipping halfway spraying both sides with oil, until golden and cooked through.
- Place egg in a bowl and bread crumbs in another bowl. Dip the nuggets in the egg, then breadcrumbs and set aside.
- Bake 10 minutes then flip, bake an additional 6 minutes, until golden. Spraying both sides until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Leftover nuggets last for up to four days in the fridge, but if you want to freeze them, here’s how:
- *N.I. reflects 1 tbsp breadcrumbs that get tossed after.
- Bake or air fry the chicken nuggets as directed and let them cool. Flash freeze them on a sheet pan until solid for an hour or two. Transfer to an airtight container. To reheat, bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 11 to 15 minutes or 360°F- air fryer for 7 to 8 minutes. Freeze up to 3 months.
- Bake or air fry the chicken nuggets as directed and let them cool.
- Flash freeze them on a sheet pan until solid for an hour or two.
- Transfer to an airtight container.
- To reheat, bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 11 to 15 minutes or 360°F- air fryer for 7 to 8 minutes.
- Freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6nuggets
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3.5g
(18%)
Cholesterol
154.5mg
(52%)
Sodium
670.5mg
(28%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Sugar
1.5g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6nuggets | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 154.5mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 670.5mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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