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Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets

Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets

The ultimate comfort food for everyone! Our Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. They’re packed with flavor and sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Whip them up tonight for a delicious meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1-½”-2” pieces)
  • to taste Salt for seasoning the chicken
  • to taste ground black pepper for seasoning the chicken
  • 2 eggs for coating
  • 1 tablespoon water to thin the egg mixture
  • 1.5 cups almond flour for coating the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for flavor and color
  • 1 teaspoon salt additional seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder for a kick of flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional, for heat
  • to spray Avocado Oil Spray for cooking the chicken

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Air Fryer
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow container whisk together eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. In a separate shallow container, whisk together almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, chili powder, and optional cayenne.
  4. Dip chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge in the almond flour mixture, ensuring even coating.
  5. Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet. Cook chicken in batches for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown.
  6. For the air fryer, preheat to 400ºF and prepare the basket with avocado oil. Air fry chicken for 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway through.
  7. For oven baking, preheat to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. Serve Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets hot, or cool for meal prep.

Notes

  • Originally published: This recipe was initially named Zesty Chicken Bites and has been beloved by many!
  • For kids: If serving to children, consider omitting the cayenne.