# High Protein Crispy Chicken Nuggets

These crispy chicken nuggets are a high-protein, lower-calorie alternative to fast-food options and are easy to prepare.

- Servings: 20 servings
- 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
- tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 30 g Parmesan
- 100 g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuMUU4jv_CA&list=PLV13VZuIUoqoBQQNWBLLOl2REww6ozxVm&index=13
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8be147d9-7ded-4401-ad27-17f55ff4cbe9
- Extracted: 2025-07-07

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