Chicken Nuggets Recipe (Ground Chicken)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground chicken (organic preferred (not breast only))
- 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 egg (beaten)
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or gluten-free seasoned crumbs*)
- ketchup, honey mustard, buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, special sauce, etc. ( optional for dipping)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl combine the chicken with cauliflower rice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and mix well. Form into 30 round flat nuggets, about 25 grams each.
- 2
Place egg in a bowl and bread crumbs in another bowl. Dip the nuggets in the egg, then breadcrumbs and set aside.
- 3
Baked:
- 4
If baking, place on a sheet pan sprayed with oil. Preheat the oven to 450F and spray the chicken with oil.
- 5
Bake 10 minutes then flip, bake an additional 6 minutes, until golden. Spraying both sides until golden and cooked through.
10 min - 6
Air Fryer Method:
- 7
Place the chicken nuggets in a singe layer in batches as needed, spray the tops with oil and air fry 8 to 9 minutes at 400F, flipping halfway spraying both sides with oil, until golden and cooked through.
8 min - 8
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 5 servings)
