Low Fat Mini Chicken Nuggets
Satisfy your craving for crispy, flavorful chicken nuggets the healthy way with this recipe for **Low Fat Mini Chicken Nuggets**! Made with tender, marinated skinless chicken breast and coated in a spiced whole wheat flour mixture, these bite-sized delights are baked—not fried—making them a guilt-free option that's big on taste but low in fat. The combination of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder creates a crispy, well-seasoned crust, while the secret ingredient, low-fat buttermilk, keeps the chicken irresistibly juicy. Perfect for kids, snack aficionados, or anyone seeking a lighter alternative to traditional fried nuggets, these oven-baked gems are ready in just 35 minutes. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for a wholesome treat the whole family will love. **Keywords: low-fat chicken nuggets, oven-baked nuggets, healthy chicken snack, kid-friendly recipe.**
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams skinless chicken breast
- 120 ml low-fat buttermilk
- 100 grams whole wheat flour
- 30 grams cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites
- as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Cut the skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm in size.
Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and pour over the low-fat buttermilk. Stir to coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
In a shallow dish, combine the whole wheat flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy.
Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Dip each piece into the flour mixture, then the egg whites, and finally back into the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
Arrange the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
Lightly spray the tops of the nuggets with cooking spray to help brown the coating in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
Serve warm, with your favorite dipping sauces, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 416 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 1798 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 178.0 g | 356% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 817 mg | 17% | |
*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.
