Healthy Chicken Nuggets

5 from 1 vote

Healthy Chicken Nuggets are made with 8 simple ingredients, coated in delicious breading and are baked instead of fried.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 396kcal

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line two large baking sheets with unbleached parchment paper or bake in batches. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs.
In another small bowl, add almond flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper and mix with a fork.
Dip each nugget into an egg mixture, then roll and coat completely in almond flour mixture and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pieces and do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes on one side, flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until golden brown, crispy and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and serve warm with ketchup, honey mustard sauce or your favorite sauce.

Store: While these taste best fresh, you could store them in an airtight container for a few days. Eat cold or reheat in an air fryer or microwave. Don't overheat, as chicken could turn chewy.
Freeze: For meal prep, after assembling, place unbaked nuggets on a tray lined with parchment paper and put it into the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove the nuggets and store them in a large zip-top bag in the freezer for up to one month. Bake as directed from frozen, adding additional minutes as needed until fully cooked.