Low Carb Chicken Nuggets
A delicious take on fast food that’s way more delicious, healthier and easy to throw together.
We couldn’t stop eating these nuggets. First of all, as with all of my recipes, this is so easy to throw together. Secondly, YOU DO NOT MISS THE BREADCRUMBS at all. I promise you. They taste like they have the breadcrumbs. I really hope you try them because you will love them and especially the dip is our fast favorite with fries and these nuggets.
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Low Carb Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
Chicken Nuggets:
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 3/4 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder + paprika
- 2 tsp salt
Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbs potato starch (or tapioca starch or corn starch)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
Spicy Ketchup:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the Coating ingredients with a whisk.
- In a large bowl combine the Nuggets ingredients with you hands until just incorporated. Form your nuggets into small or medium flat ovals; I dropped meat clumps into the coating mixture and then formed the oval shapes and then flattened them on the baking sheet. Spray the tops of the nuggets with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes then flip. Bake for 10 more minutes. Time varies with the size of your nuggets. I formed medium sized nuggets (not too small). Keep in mind they shrink when baked. Mine took a total of 25 minutes to cook.
Notes
Nutritional Info does not include the dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 1191mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2mg
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The taste of these is really good. The consistency threw me at first but the taste made up for it. However, how do you get them crispier without drying out the meat?
Hi Alli, try not to overcook them! That’s usually the culprit when meat is dry with me.
20/10 WOW! These are amazing!! Soo much better than take away my kids loveeee them! I hide so many veggies by shredding them too! Thank you for the recipe ❤️
Hi Yesi, glad the nuggets were enjoyed by ALL! Thanks for the glowing review!
Hi Stella! Marianna from Greece living in Switzerland! Wow your low carb chicken nuggets were a success! My kids loved it! And they’re really picky! Keep giving us great recipes! Love Marianna!
Hi Marianna, I’m so glad the kids enjoyed the nuggets! That makes me smile – bravo!
I made the nuggets tonight, and they were delicious. What a simple and tasty recipe. Thx
HI Shari, glad you liked them ! Cheers!
How are they pre made in advance and reheated?
Looks yummy
What temperature for baking?
Big hit in the household! Didn’t even need sauce, although I liked the spicy ketchup and a side of honey
Delicious! Didn’t even need sauce, although I liked the spicy ketchup and a side of honey
Has anyone tried these dairy free? One of my children has a lactose allergy. OR, has anyone tried this with plant-based cheese?
incredible. Combined it with those potatoe bites. What a joy. Thanks from Germany
Hi Bea, glad you liked the recipe! thank you for trying it!
Any suggestion for substitute for chicken ? We don’t like to mix cheese and meat.
Thank you
Hello! Loving your recipes! Can you air fry these? If so, at what temp and for how long? 😀
HI Naveen, thank you! yes you can air fry these at 400 F for about 9 minutes (flipping half way through). Make sure they are sprayed with olive oil on both sides too! Enjoy!
How many are in a serving please ? I didn’t see that listed . Thank you
Hi Denise, it depends on how big you make them… I go by 1/4 of the recipe.
You’ll never need another chicken nugget recipe. We absolutely love these!!! It’s our go-to for chicken nuggets. So flavorful, so good, the kids go crazy for them!! Quick question-I just realized I’m out of eggs!! Would aquafaba work as a replacement? Or do you recommend greek yogurt? Thanks so much!!
Hi Gabriella, SO glad the whole family enjoyed these nuggets! Thanks for the kind review too!
Yes I would recommend yogurt or buttermilk or ricotta cheese as an egg replacement. I’m pretty sure aquafaba would also work tho.
καλησπέρα, φαίνονται πολύ νόστιμα!!! Μπορούν να αποθηκευτούν στην κατάψυξη?
Ευχαριστώ εκ των προτέρων!
Γεια σου Μαρθα μου!
Μαλιστα – μπορειτε να τα αποθηκευσεται στην καταψυξη!
Χαιρετισματα πολλα!
These sound great! Can you freeze these once you make them in the oven? Can you make these in the air fryer? Thanks!!
Hey Jen! I’ve made a similar version without cheese in the air fryer. It does work!