Keto Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets
Satisfy your fast-food cravings guilt-free with these irresistible Keto Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets! Perfectly tender chicken breast is marinated in pickle juice for a tangy kick, coated in a crispy almond flour and Parmesan cheese breading, then pan-fried to golden perfection in coconut oil. Seasoned with a flavorful blend of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, these homemade nuggets bring all the savory goodness of the original while staying low-carb and gluten-free. Ready in under an hour, they’re an ideal snack, appetizer, or main dish for anyone following a keto lifestyle. Pair them with your favorite keto-friendly dipping sauce for the ultimate indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast
- 1 cup Pickle juice
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Place the chicken pieces in a bowl with the pickle juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours to marinate.
In a bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy cream. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. This will be the breading mixture.
Drain the marinated chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breading mixture. Repeat until all nuggets are covered.
In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the nuggets in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each batch for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the nuggets are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the nuggets from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite keto-friendly dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.6 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.9 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 720 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 8190 mg | 356% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 187.9 g | 376% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1244 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1593 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
