Description
These homemade Chicken Nuggets featuring ground chicken are a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Crispy on the outside and juicy within, they’re packed with hidden veggies, making them perfect for even the pickiest eaters. Ideal for school lunches, family dinners, or weekend gatherings, these nuggets offer a nutritious alternative to fast food. With easy preparation methods and versatile serving options, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground chicken (organic preferred)
- 2/3 cup frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large beaten egg
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or gluten-free crumbs)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, cauliflower rice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Form the mixture into approximately 30 round, flat nuggets (about 25 grams each).
- Set up two bowls: one with the beaten egg and another with breadcrumbs. Dip each nugget in the egg and then coat it with breadcrumbs.
- For baking: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place nuggets on an oiled baking sheet and spray tops with oil. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, then bake an additional 6 minutes until golden brown.
- For air frying: Arrange nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with oil and air fry at 400°F for about 8 to 9 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg