# High Protein Crispy Chicken Nuggets

High protein, crispy chicken nuggets that offer a healthier alternative to fast-food versions.

- Servings: 22 nuggets
- Prep time: 25 min
- Cook time: 15 min
- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: gluten-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 g lean ground chicken
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 100 g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 whole egg
- cooking oil spray (optional)
- 15 g unsalted butter (optional)
- 3 tbsp franks red hot (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- chilli flakes (optional)

## Instructions

1. Add seasonings, one large egg, and parmesan to the lean ground chicken and mix well.
2. Wet hands and shape the mixture into 20 equal nuggets.
3. Place nuggets in the freezer to firm up.
4. In a bowl, combine plain flour, the same seasonings used earlier, and baking powder.
5. Dunk the nuggets in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
6. Spray nuggets with cooking oil and air fry at 200°C.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BxKaEUV6S/
- Creator: High Protein Goals
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d695c117-584c-4163-8a14-2d7d7420ce20
- Extracted: 2026-08-21

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