High Protein Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Serves 22
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Directions

  1. 1Add seasoning, one large egg, and Parmesan to the ground chicken
  2. 2Mix well.
  3. 3Wet your hands and shape into 20 equal nuggets.
  4. 4Freeze for 20 minutes to firm up.
  5. 5In a new bowl, add plain flour, seasonings, and baking powder.
  6. 6Mix it all up.
  7. 7Dunk the nuggets in the egg, followed by the flour mixture.
  8. 8Roll them around until they are fully coated.
  9. 9Give them a spray, then bake or air fry using the settings provided.
  10. 10Serve them up with your favorite sauce and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 500 g lean ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 30 g Parmesan
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp Franks red hot
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • chilli flakes
  • cooking oil

Tips

  • Makes 20-22 nuggets
  • Spray the nuggets with cooking oil before cooking and give them another spray halfway through
  • Oven bake: 220°C for 18-22 minutes
  • Air fry: 200°C for 12-15 minutes