# Crispy Chicken Nuggets

These crispy chicken nuggets are high in protein and easy to make, perfect for those trying to lose weight.

- Servings: 20 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, one large egg, and Parmesan to the lean ground chicken.
2. Mix the ingredients together well.
3. Wet your hands and shape out 20-22 equal nuggets.
4. Place the nuggets in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
5. In a new bowl, add plain flour, the same seasonings as before (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt), and baking powder.
6. Mix the dry ingredients well.
7. Dunk each nugget in the beaten egg.
8. Follow by rolling the nugget in the flour mixture until fully coated.
9. Give the coated nuggets a spray of cooking oil and bake or air fry them.
10. Serve the cooked nuggets with your favorite sauce.

## Equipment

- bowl
- baking sheet
- freezer
- air fryer
- oven
- rack

## Tips

- For tracking, use 40g of plain flour.
- Spray the nuggets with cooking oil before cooking and give them another spray halfway through.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNLdjnFoZaz/?igsh=d3BmcGVxNHdsZDd6
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/19183e4e-5752-4378-be4e-ca03653bf722
- Extracted: 2025-11-22

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