Description
My Homemade Ground Chicken Nuggets are a healthier take on a childhood classic. Hidden veggies, high protein and only 15 minutes of prep.
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total Time: 45 min | Course: Main Course | Cuisine: American | Keyword: high protein, meal prep, Protein | Servings: 15nuggets
Ingredients
1lblean ground chicken
1egg
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonground paprika
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
½teaspoonmustard powder
1.5cupriced or finely diced cauliflowerwith excess water squeezed out if using frozen, see notes below
¼cupoat flour
½cupItalian breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, spices, riced cauliflower and oat flour. Mix well.
- Divide chicken meat into 15 nuggets (about 2 heaping tablespoon per nugget), by forming meatballs into an egg shape and pressing down until the nuggets are ½ inch thick.
- Coat each nugget in a thin layer of breadcrumbs. Arrange on the prepared baking tray and bake for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, flip the nuggets and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 390F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken egg, spices, riced cauliflower and oat flour. Mix well.
- Divide chicken meat into 15 nuggets (about 2 heaping tablespoon per nugget), by forming meatballs into an egg shape and pressing down until the nuggets are ½ inch thick.
- Coat each nugget in a thin layer of breadcrumbs. Arrange in the basket of your air fryer (ensuring you don’t overcrowd the basket) and air fry for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Notes
Cauliflower can be replaced with broccoli, carrot (or a mix) or you can simply leave it out.
The cauliflower does not need to be cooked first!
Note if you are using frozen cauliflower, I recommend squeezing out the excess water first using a paper towel or cheese cloth!
Oat flour can be replaced with almond flour or additional breadcrumbs.
*I have included the nutrition information for this recipe above. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don’t forget both your body and soul need nourishment!
Nutrition
Serving: 1nugget | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
