keto chicken nuggets
Make homemade keto chicken nuggets! Mix ground chicken, cheese, egg, and seasonings. Shape into nuggets and coat in almond flour and crushed keto crackers. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway. Enjoy crispy, cheesy nuggets that are perfect for a keto-friendly snack or meal
Here’s a detailed homemade keto recipe for chicken nuggets:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup ground pork rinds or crushed keto cheese crackers
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix everything together until well combined.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine the almond flour and ground pork rinds or crushed keto cheese crackers.
- Take small portions of the chicken mixture and shape them into nugget-sized pieces.
- Roll each chicken nugget in the almond flour and pork rind or cheese cracker mixture until evenly coated.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Bake the chicken nuggets in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Once done, remove the chicken nuggets from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy your homemade keto-friendly chicken nuggets as a delicious snack or meal option