High Protein Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Directions
- 1In a bowl, mix 500g of lean ground chicken with 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 1 tsp of paprika, ½ tsp of cayenne, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 large egg.
- 2In a bowl, mix 500g of lean ground chicken with 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 1 tsp of paprika, ½ tsp of cayenne, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 large egg.
- 3In a bowl, mix 500g of lean ground chicken with 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 1 tsp of paprika, ½ tsp of cayenne, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 large egg.
- 4Add 30g of Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- 5Add 30g of Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- 6Add 30g of Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- 7Shape the mixture into 20-22 equal-sized nuggets.
- 8Shape the mixture into 20-22 equal-sized nuggets.
- 9Shape the mixture into 20-22 equal-sized nuggets.
- 10Place the nuggets on a baking tray and freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
- 11Place the nuggets on a baking tray and freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
- 12Place the nuggets on a baking tray and freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
- 13In a separate bowl, mix 100g of plain flour with the same seasonings used for the chicken and 1 tsp of baking powder.
- 14In a separate bowl, mix 100g of plain flour with the same seasonings used for the chicken and 1 tsp of baking powder.
- 15In a separate bowl, mix 100g of plain flour with the same seasonings used for the chicken and 1 tsp of baking powder.
- 16Dip each frozen nugget into a beaten egg, then coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- 17Dip each frozen nugget into a beaten egg, then coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- 18Dip each frozen nugget into a beaten egg, then coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- 19Place the coated nuggets on a wire rack.
- 20Place the coated nuggets on a wire rack.
- 21Place the coated nuggets on a wire rack.
- 22Spray the nuggets with cooking oil before and halfway through cooking.
- 23Spray the nuggets with cooking oil before and halfway through cooking.
- 24Spray the nuggets with cooking oil before and halfway through cooking.
- 25Air fry at 200°C for 12-15 minutes or oven bake at 220°C for 18-22 minutes.
- 26Air fry at 200°C for 12-15 minutes or oven bake at 220°C for 18-22 minutes.
- 27Air fry at 200°C for 12-15 minutes or oven bake at 220°C for 18-22 minutes.
- 28Serve with your favourite sauce.
- 29Serve with your favourite sauce.
- 30Serve with your favourite sauce.
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
- 100 g plain flour
- 100 g plain flour
- 100 g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 30 g Parmesan
- 30 g Parmesan
- 30 g Parmesan
Equipment
food processorbaking traywire rackair fryer or oven