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Chicken Nuggets Recipe (Ground Chicken)

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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. If baking, place on a sheet pan sprayed with oil. Preheat the oven to 450F and spray the chicken with oil.
  3. 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.
  4. Place egg in a bowl and bread crumbs in another bowl. Dip the nuggets in the egg, then breadcrumbs and set aside.
  5. Bake 10 minutes then flip, bake an additional 6 minutes, until golden. Spraying both sides until golden and cooked through.
  6. 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

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

% 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.