Low Carb Homemade Chicken McNuggets
Satisfy your fast-food cravings the healthy way with these irresistible Low Carb Homemade Chicken McNuggets! Made with tender chicken breast, a crispy almond flour and parmesan coating, and a hint of smoked paprika and garlic, these nuggets are packed with flavor minus the carbs. Perfectly baked to golden-brown perfection, they’re gluten-free, keto-friendly, and ready in just 30 minutes. Serve them as a kid-approved dinner, party appetizer, or snack paired with your favorite dipping sauce. These guilt-free nuggets are guaranteed to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes, aiming for nugget-sized pieces.
In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, beat the eggs until they are smooth.
Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are well coated.
Transfer the chicken piece to the almond flour mixture, pressing lightly so the mixture adheres evenly.
Place the coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken nuggets with olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through. Turn them halfway through the cooking process for even browning.
Remove from the oven and let the nuggets cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 782 mg | 261% | |
| Sodium | 3154 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 158.8 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1508 mg | 32% | |
*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.
