Hey, It’s your favorite aunt Anne here from Beyond the Bayou Blog. With my years working in restaurants, I’ve picked up quite a few tricks in the kitchen.
But even a seasoned chef like me can use some fresh, healthy meal ideas from time to time. That’s why I’m excited to share this keto-friendly chicken nugget recipe with you today.
Now, I know what you’re thinking – “Keto chicken nuggets? Those don’t sound too appetizing.” Trust me, these crispy bites are a game-changer!
They’ve got all the savory deliciousness of regular chicken nuggets without any of the carb-heavy breading. Even my picky nephew Austin can’t get enough of them.
Whipping up a batch is simple too. With just a few basic ingredients and some helpful tips from your favorite aunt, you’ll have a plateful of mouth-watering nuggets ready in no time. Let’s get cooking!
Keto Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Knife
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
Chipotle dipping sauce:
- ¼ cup avocado oil mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper sauce or more, depending on taste
Chicken nuggets:
- Avocado oil spray
- 2 chicken breasts 8 ounces each
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper omit if serving this to young children
- 1 cup almond flour blanched finely ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, then spray with avocado oil.
- Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl to make the chipotle dipping sauce, and set aside.
- Cut the chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces.
- In one bowl, whisk the egg with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Place almond flour in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then coat with almond flour, using one hand for the egg and the other for the flour.
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces on the baking sheet, spray with avocado oil, and bake for 8 minutes. Flip the nuggets, spray again, and bake for another 8 minutes until cooked through. For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes, then serve with the chipotle dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Variations You Must Try!
- Almond Flour Substitute: Use almond flour instead of coconut flour. Since almond flour is less absorbent, use about twice the amount.
- Seasoning Adjustments: Customize the seasonings to your taste. You can omit cumin or smoked paprika, or add herbs like thyme or basil.
- Flavor Enhancements: Enhance the flavor by adding Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast to the coating mixture.
- Crispy Chicken Cakes: Form the mixture into patties instead of nuggets to make crispy chicken cakes.
What To Serve With This Keto Chicken Nuggets?
