Gluten-Free Homemade Chicken McNuggets

Craving the crispy, golden perfection of chicken nuggets but need a gluten-free option? These Gluten-Free Homemade Chicken McNuggets deliver all the crunchy satisfaction without compromising on flavor or dietary restrictions. Made with tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast, coated in a perfectly seasoned gluten-free batter infused with garlic, onion powder, and a touch of paprika, these nuggets are fried to golden-brown perfection. The addition of sparkling water creates an irresistibly light and airy texture, while the quick cook time ensures they’re ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish. Ideal for family dinners, game-day snacks, or meal prep, serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces and watch them disappear! Perfectly crispy, irresistibly delicious, and entirely gluten-free, this recipe is bound to become a go-to comfort food staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.75 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 2 large eggs
• 0.75 cup sparkling water
• 2 cups vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch each.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well to make the dry batter.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until beaten, then add sparkling water gradually while whisking continuously to create a smooth wet batter.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 5

Dredge each piece of chicken in the dry batter first, shaking off excess.

Step 6

Dip the chicken pieces into the wet batter, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 7

Carefully place the coated chicken pieces in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Serve the gluten-free chicken nuggets hot, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1323.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4952.7

Total Fat 445.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 268.8g
Cholesterol 757.6mg	0%
Sodium 4486.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 156.5g	0%

Vitamin D 86.5IU	0%
Calcium 140.0mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1381.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.6%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 9.1%