# High Protein Crispy Chicken Nuggets

This recipe shows how to make easy, high-protein crispy chicken nuggets with a flavorful coating.

- Servings: 22 servings
- Total time: 22 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- food processor
- baking tray
- wire rack
- air fryer or oven

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd1WJHu6/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a91f4be8-f6a6-4150-a892-ce576ae870c6
- Extracted: 2025-02-20

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