Homemade Low Carb Chicken Nuggets Recipe Video

Now, even those on a low carb diet can enjoy one of the top classic recipes for kids. Here, let Kent Altena show you how to make Low Carb Chicken Nuggets that everyone can enjoy. Instead of breadcrumbs or wheat flour, this low carb recipe uses cheese and coconut flour to coat the chicken pieces.

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Chicken breasts2 Pound
 Parmesan cheese1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Coconut flour1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (omit on Induction)
 Onion powder3 Teaspoon
 Garlic powder1 Teaspoon
 Black pepper1 Teaspoon, ground
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Egg1
 Cream1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Water1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Seasoning1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 701 Calories from Fat 197

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22 g33.4%

Saturated Fat 10.9 g54.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 80.4 mg26.8%

Sodium 1259 mg52.5%

Total Carbohydrates 39 g13.1%

Dietary Fiber 6.8 g27%

Sugars 12.4 g

Protein 87 g174.5%

Vitamin A 5.3% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 62.4% Iron 6.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven at 200 degrees F.
2. In a container, add Parmesan cheese, coconut flour, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and baking powder.
3. Place lid on container and shake to combine.
4. In a bowl, crack one egg, and add heavy cream and water. Beat together.
5. Remove excess fat off chicken, and slice chicken breast in to 1-inch strips on the bias against the grain of the chicken.
6. Season the chicken with seasoning.
7. In a large container, add 3/4 cup of cheese-flour mixture.
8. Add a handful of chicken. Shake to coat the chicken.
9. Dunk chicken strips in the egg-cream bath, and shake off excess liquid.
10. Return chicken to large container for second breading. Place chicken on a plate, and repeat for remaining chicken.
11. Place the chicken in refrigerator for 10 minutes.

MAKING
12. Heat oil and remove chicken from freezer and place roughly a third of the pieces in the oil.
13. Cook chicken for 5 minutes until done.
14. Place chicken on cooking sheet in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
15. Repeat cooking process with remaining chicken.

SERVING
16. Serve chicken nuggets with your favorite dip.
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