Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these easy-to-make Chicken Nuggets Recipe (Ground Chicken). Perfect for picky eaters and busy families, these nuggets feature a crispy exterior and juicy inside, enhanced with hidden vegetables for extra nutrition. Whether baked or air-fried, they offer a healthier alternative to fast-food nuggets without compromising on taste. Ready in just 20 minutes, serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an exciting meal that kids will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground chicken
- 2/3 cup frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, cauliflower rice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and shape into 30 nuggets.
- Dip each nugget into the beaten egg and coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange nuggets on a greased baking sheet and bake for 16 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
- For air frying: Spray nuggets with oil and air fry at 400°F for about 8-9 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets (125g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg