Dairy-Free Baked Chicken Nuggets
Transform your weeknight dinners with these irresistibly crispy and golden-brown Dairy-Free Baked Chicken Nuggets! Perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, these nuggets feature a crunchy panko breadcrumb coating and tender, bite-sized chicken made completely without dairy. A simple almond milk and apple cider vinegar mixture replaces traditional buttermilk, making this recipe ideal for dairy-free diets without compromising on flavor or texture. Baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, these nuggets are healthier than their fried counterparts and incredibly easy to prepare. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for a family-friendly meal that’s sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in size.
In a shallow bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
Whisk an egg into the almond milk mixture until well combined.
In another bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Dip each piece of chicken into the almond milk mixture, allowing the excess to drip off.
Then coat the chicken in the panko breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere.
Place the breaded chicken nuggets on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each piece.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the nuggets are golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove the nuggets from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.8 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2006 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 155.9 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1392 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
