Keto Chicken Nuggets
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 250
Kids won't complain when served these gluten-free low-carb chicken nuggets! They taste just as good or better than regular ones and are perfect for dipping.
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Ingredients
- 1.25 pound chicken thighs about 3
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into nugget sized pieces, about 1 inch square. Set aside.
- In small bowl, combine the coconut flour, salt, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs in another small bowl. Then dip the chicken pieces into the egg and then coat with the coconut flour mixture.
Baking with Frying Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and top with a baking rack.
- Place coated nuggets on a baking rack over a sheet pan.
- Bake nuggets in preheated 400°F oven for 15 minutes. During the last few minutes of baking, pour avocado oil in a frying pan and heat to cooking temperature.
- After nuggets are done baking, fry each side in oil until golden brown.
Air Fryer
- Brush avocado, coconut, or olive oil on the basket. Place coated nuggets in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry nuggets at 360°F for 15 minutes or until outside is golden brown.
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Notes
Although you can choose to only bake or only fry the nuggets, I've found the combination of both gives the best results for a coconut flour coating. This method is also preferred over air frying, especially because more fat is added by cooking in oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 4nuggets | Calories: 250 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
Additional Info
Net Carbs:
2
g
|
% Carbs:
3.3
%
|
% Protein:
36.7
%
|
% Fat:
60
%
|
SmartPoints:
7