Easy High Protein Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Serves 20
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Directions

  1. 1Add the ground chicken, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, one large egg, and Parmesan to a bowl.
  2. 2Add the ground chicken, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, one large egg, and Parmesan to a bowl.
  3. 3Add the ground chicken, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, one large egg, and Parmesan to a bowl.
  4. 4Mix the ingredients well.
  5. 5Mix the ingredients well.
  6. 6Mix the ingredients well.
  7. 7Wet your hands and shape the mixture into 20-22 equal nuggets.
  8. 8Wet your hands and shape the mixture into 20-22 equal nuggets.
  9. 9Wet your hands and shape the mixture into 20-22 equal nuggets.
  10. 10Place the shaped nuggets in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
  11. 11Place the shaped nuggets in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
  12. 12Place the shaped nuggets in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
  13. 13In a new bowl, add plain flour, the same seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt), and baking powder.
  14. 14In a new bowl, add plain flour, the same seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt), and baking powder.
  15. 15In a new bowl, add plain flour, the same seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt), and baking powder.
  16. 16Mix the dry ingredients together.
  17. 17Mix the dry ingredients together.
  18. 18Mix the dry ingredients together.
  19. 19Dunk each nugget into a beaten egg.
  20. 20Dunk each nugget into a beaten egg.
  21. 21Dunk each nugget into a beaten egg.
  22. 22Then roll the egg-coated nuggets in the flour mixture until fully coated.
  23. 23Then roll the egg-coated nuggets in the flour mixture until fully coated.
  24. 24Then roll the egg-coated nuggets in the flour mixture until fully coated.
  25. 25Place the coated nuggets on a rack, spray them with cooking oil, and either oven bake at 220°C for 18-22 minutes or air fry at 200°C for 12-15 minutes.
  26. 26Place the coated nuggets on a rack, spray them with cooking oil, and either oven bake at 220°C for 18-22 minutes or air fry at 200°C for 12-15 minutes.
  27. 27Place the coated nuggets on a rack, spray them with cooking oil, and either oven bake at 220°C for 18-22 minutes or air fry at 200°C for 12-15 minutes.
  28. 28Serve the cooked nuggets with your favorite sauce and enjoy.
  29. 29Serve the cooked nuggets with your favorite sauce and enjoy.
  30. 30Serve the cooked nuggets with your favorite sauce and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 500 g lean ground chicken
  • 500 g lean ground chicken
  • 500 g lean ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 30 g Parmesan
  • 30 g Parmesan
  • 30 g Parmesan
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg

Equipment

bowlbaking sheetfreezerair fryerovenrack

Tips

  • Spray the nuggets with cooking oil before cooking and again halfway through.