Keto Chicken Nuggets

A bowl of crispy falafel garnished with herbs, accompanied by a dipping sauce and a small side of chopped green herbs.

Craving crispy, flavorful chicken nuggets but want to stick to low carb lifestyle? You’ll love these easy keto chicken nuggets. Baked to golden perfection, they make a great snack or meal, even if you’re following a diet or just looking for a cleaner alternative.

Course Main dishes, Recipes, Small bites

Cuisine American, European, International

Keyword chicken breast, chicken nuggets, chicken pieces, chicken recipes, crispy, crispy keto chicken nuggets, dip, easy keto chicken nuggets, keto chicken nuggets, low carb chicken, low carb chicken nuggets

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Servings Portions

Calories 60kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Cup Chicken Minced
2 Pieces Eggs
1 Cup Breading

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Before you start, gather all your ingredients and tools. Ensure you have your minced chicken, eggs, breading mix, a bowl, and a baking tray ready. This will make the process smooth and quick.
In one bowl, beat your eggs for the wet coating, and in another, place your breading mix for the dry coating. You’ll mix the chicken nuggets first into the egg, then into the breading to get a nice even layer. Make sure the breading fully coats each nugget.
Combine your minced chicken with the beaten egg in a bowl, mixing until well incorporated. This will help bind the chicken and make sure the breading sticks better. It’s the base of your nugget mixture, so make sure it’s evenly mixed.
Shape the chicken mixture into small nugget-sized portions and place them on a lined baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven at 400°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius) for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes for even cooking. You’ll have perfectly crispy, golden nuggets ready in no time.

Video

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Notes

Adjust the flavor: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce to the egg mixture for a little extra kick in your chicken nuggets. Parmesan cheese gives you that creaminess as well.
Double the batch: Double the recipe if you’re making these for a crowd or want leftovers. They store well, and you can enjoy them all week.
Use a cooling rack: While baking, place the nuggets on a cooling rack for extra crispness. This allows the air to circulate around them and keeps them crispy all over.
Make ahead: Use canned chicken or shape your chicken nuggets ahead of time and freeze them before baking. That way, you have a quick meal ready to go for busy nights.
Using air fryer: Spray oil into your air fryer basket to avoid sticking.

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