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Defined Dish Chicken Nuggets Recipe | Healthy Homemade

Make healthy Defined Dish Chicken Nuggets with almond flour coating and baked to crispy perfection. These gluten-free, protein-packed nuggets are perfect for kids and adults. A healthier alternative to fast food!

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 4
Easy
Main Course
Defined Dish Chicken Nuggets Recipe | Healthy Homemade

Video Tutorial

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Chicken breasts, cut into nugget-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups Almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • for coating Avocado oil spray

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Cut chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces, about 1.5 inches each.

  3. 3

    In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    In another bowl, whisk together eggs and Dijon mustard.

  5. 5

    Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels.

  6. 6

    Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, coating completely.

  7. 7

    Then dredge in the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.

  8. 8

    Place coated nuggets on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

  9. 9

    Spray the tops of the nuggets generously with avocado oil spray.

  10. 10

    Bake for 10 minutes, then flip each nugget.

  11. 11

    Spray the other side with oil and bake for another 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

  12. 12

    Internal temperature should reach 165°F.

  13. 13

    Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

  14. 14

    Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, BBQ, or ranch.

Nutrition

Calories:
380
Protein:
42g
Fat:
18g
Carbs:
12g

Tags

#Chicken#Nuggets#Healthy#Gluten-Free#Baked#Kids#American#Main Course#Protein

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Defined Dish Chicken Nuggets Recipe | Healthy Homemade take to make?

This recipe takes 40 minutes total - 20 minutes for preparation and 20 minutes for cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings.

What cuisine is Defined Dish Chicken Nuggets Recipe | Healthy Homemade?

This is a American main course recipe.

Can I watch a video tutorial for this recipe?

Yes! We have a detailed video tutorial on our YouTube channel that shows you exactly how to make Defined Dish Chicken Nuggets Recipe | Healthy Homemade step by step. You can watch it in the Video Tutorial section above.