The best chicken nuggets
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The BEST chicken nugget recipe the whole family will love!! Low carb + gluten free parmesan crusted nuggets fried in avocado oil.
Riddle me this. Why are there no “healthy” restaurants that have a fun play area for kids? Why are the only restaurants that have designated kid areas fast food joints? I have a confession…
Sometimes Jaryd and I take the kids to a certain chicken nugget fast food establishment because they have a kids area and we can sit and talk and eat slowly and don’t get a stink eye from the person at the next table who doesn’t understand the struggle. The kids get to play in the tunnels and the ball pit. I wet wipe their entire bodies (mild exaggeration) and then they get to chow down when they’re ready to eat.
It’s delightful. Plus, their chicken nuggets really do it for me.
Chicken nuggets were one of my favorite things to eat growing up as a kid. I’ve started making my own version (recipe below!) for the kids and I LOVE LOVE that it is one meal guaranteed to fill everyone’s belly. I love that when the kids run to the table to see what’s for dinner, there are no complaints. Just joyful “yayyy’s” and “yummm’s” and such.
Crowd pleaser, my friends.
Whenever I ask you guys either on Instagram or on my newsletter what you guys want to see more of, you overwhelmingly say “family dinners” or “weeknight meals” and I SO feel you.
So this recipe calls for grated parm for the coating which is SO amazing If you want to go dairy free, I recommend using blanched almond flour to get an equally delicious, paleo breading.

The best chicken nuggets
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Prep Time: 15 mins
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Cook Time: 15 mins
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Total Time: 30 mins
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Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
The BEST chicken nugget recipe the whole family will love!! Low carb + gluten free parmesan crusted nuggets fried in avocado oil.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast
- 1 egg
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup+ avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into 1 inch cubes.
- In one bowl, whisk the egg.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and sea salt.
- Use one hand to coat the chicken cubes in egg and then drop them into the Parm bowl.
- Use the other hand to coat it in the Parm mixture and set aside on a plate once they’re coated.
- Place the avocado oil in a pan over high heat.
- Once hot, turn the heat down to medium-high and place the chicken nuggest into the oil, about 1 inch apart.
- After 3 minutes, check the underside.
- When they’re golden brown turn them over and cook the other side for another 2 – 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel and continue this until all the chicken is cooked.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
Serving : Calories 288; Fat 13.3g (Sat 6.4g); Protein 39.1g; Carb 2.7g (net carb 2.6g); Fiber 0.1g; Sodium 698mg
Enjoy!! xo
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OMG! Yes! I totally agree about the kid’s play areas. We do the same – let our son play to his heart’s content while we get a bit of time to chat. It’s a win-win. And as for this recipe, it looks amazing!
Hi katie!!
I have a newfound love for kids play areas! I want to make a push for them to be in every restaurant!! Have a great weekend, mama!
Xo
My boyfriend hates Parmesan is there any thing else that would be a good substitute?
hi!! blanched almond flour would be a great sub!! let me know how you make out!
LOVED this recipe – made it tonight & hands down Best Chicken nugget recipe- the hubs even agreed!
Great job & thanks for the recipe!! Definite add into the rotation!
★★★★★
YESS I love hearing that!! Omg these are my faaaavorite nuggets ever!! xo
These sound amazing but I’m not crazy about frying them. Can I bake them just like this?
Hi Jillian,
You can bake them! I’ve never tried it, but I’m sure they will be delish 🙂 Let me know how it goes! xo
Can you use olive oil instead?
Hi Mare,
You can use whatever cooking/frying oil you prefer! Enjoy!! xo
yummu nuggets
One of my favorites!! So happy you loved it too!! xo
yummu nuggets & my kids enjoyed the dish…
Yay!! I’m so happy you loved them!! xo