Low Carb Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets
Satisfy your fast-food cravings guilt-free with these Low Carb Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets—a delicious and healthier homemade take on a beloved classic! This keto-friendly recipe features tender chicken breast pieces marinated in tangy pickle juice for irresistible flavor, then coated in a crispy almond flour and Parmesan cheese breading seasoned with paprika, garlic, and onion powder. Lightly fried to golden perfection in coconut oil, these nuggets are not only low carb but also gluten-free, making them perfect for anyone watching their carbs or avoiding wheat. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re ideal for a quick weeknight dinner and pair beautifully with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce. Treat yourself and your family to this protein-packed, restaurant-style dish made right in your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 0.5 cup pickle juice
- 1 unit large egg
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.75 cup almond flour
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 inch in size.
Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and cover them with pickle juice. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and unsweetened almond milk until well combined.
In a shallow dish, combine almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Remove the chicken pieces from the pickle juice and pat them dry with paper towels.
Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then dredge it in the almond flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating sticks well.
In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat until hot.
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.5 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 596 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 4586 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 158.8 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 716 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1561 mg | 33% | |
*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.
