High Protein Crispy Chicken Nuggets

22m
Serves 22
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix 500g of lean ground chicken with 1 large egg, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. 2Mix well with gloved hands and shape into 20-22 equal-sized nuggets.
  3. 3Freeze the nuggets for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, combine 100g of plain flour with the same seasonings used for the chicken and 1 tsp of baking powder.
  5. 5Mix well.
  6. 6Dip each nugget in a beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
  7. 7Spray nuggets with cooking oil.
  8. 8Air fry at 200°C for 12-15 minutes or bake in the oven at 220°C for 18-22 minutes.
  9. 9Serve with your favorite sauce.

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
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 30 g Parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • 2 sprays cooking oil

Equipment

food processorbaking traywire rackair fryer or oven