Description
These homemade Chicken Nuggets made with ground chicken are a delightful twist on a family favorite, offering a healthier and tastier alternative to fast food. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these nuggets are not only kid-approved but also sneak in nutritious cauliflower rice for added health benefits. Perfect for lunchboxes, dinner parties, or quick snacks, this recipe is versatile and can be customized with various dipping sauces to satisfy all taste buds. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground chicken
- 2/3 cup frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken, cauliflower rice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until evenly mixed. Form into 30 nuggets.
- Dip each nugget in beaten egg, then roll in seasoned breadcrumbs.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Arrange nuggets on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 16 minutes until golden brown.
- For air frying: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook nuggets in batches for about 8-9 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets (125g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg