High Protein Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Serves 20
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne, and salt to 500g lean ground chicken.
  2. 2Add 1 large egg and 30g Parmesan to the mixture.
  3. 3Mix all ingredients together well.
  4. 4Wet your hands and shape the mixture into 20-22 equal nuggets.
  5. 5Place the shaped nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
  6. 6In a new bowl, add 100g plain flour, the same seasonings as before (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt), and 1 tsp baking powder.
  7. 7Mix the flour and seasonings well.
  8. 8Dip each nugget into egg, then roll it in the flour mixture until fully coated.
  9. 9Place the coated nuggets on a rack and give them a spray of oil.
  10. 10Oven bake the nuggets at 220°C for 18-22 minutes or air fry at 200°C for 12-15 minutes.
  11. 11Serve the cooked nuggets with your favorite sauce and enjoy.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

bowlbaking sheetparchment paperfreezerrackovenair fryer