Paleo Homemade Chicken McNuggets
Craving crispy, golden chicken nuggets without breaking your Paleo diet? These Paleo Homemade Chicken McNuggets are the perfect solution! Made with wholesome ingredients like almond and coconut flour, these nuggets deliver a crunchy texture and rich flavor, all while staying gluten-free and grain-free. Tender pieces of chicken breast are coated in a seasoned flour blend and fried to perfection in coconut oil, giving them a satisfyingly golden crust. Quick to prepare and cooked in under 30 minutes, these nuggets are ideal for a family-friendly meal or snack. Pair them with a Paleo-friendly dipping sauce for the ultimate guilt-free indulgence that'll have you ditching fast food for good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup coconut oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, making sure they are uniform in size for even cooking.
In a shallow bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper together.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs with water until well-combined.
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat it well with the flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the chicken to ensure a good coating.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Test the oil's readiness by adding a small piece of chicken; the oil should sizzle immediately.
Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot oil in batches, cooking them for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they reach a golden brown color and are cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain the oil temperature.
Once cooked, transfer the nuggets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite Paleo-friendly dipping sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.6 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.1 g | 526% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 716 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 2788 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 162.6 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1360 mg | 29% | |
*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.
