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“A plate of crispy chicken nuggets with a golden breadcrumb coating, served with dipping sauce and garnished with fresh vegetables.”
Olivia

Ground Chicken Nuggets Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1.5 cup riced or finely diced cauliflower squeeze out excess water if using frozen
  • ¼ cup oat flour
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs

Method
 

Prep the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Mix the Chicken Nugget Base
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, riced cauliflower, and oat flour. Mix until everything is evenly combined. The mixture will be sticky, so don’t worry!
Shape the Nuggets
  1. Scoop about 2 heaping tablespoons of the mixture for each nugget. Form into an egg shape, then flatten to about ½ inch thick. I like using slightly wet hands to keep things from sticking.
Bread the Nuggets
  1. Pour the Italian breadcrumbs onto a plate. Lightly coat each nugget in breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they stick.
Bake
  1. Arrange the nuggets on your prepared tray. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip each nugget and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Air Fryer Method
  1. Set your air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Arrange nuggets in a single layer (don’t crowd the basket). Air fry for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through for an even crunch.