Paleo Homemade Chicken McNuggets
Craving fast-food-style chicken nuggets but looking for a healthier, grain-free alternative? These Paleo Homemade Chicken McNuggets are the perfect solution! Made with tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast coated in a seasoned blend of almond and coconut flours, these nuggets are crispy, flavorful, and completely gluten-free. A quick dip in a whisked egg mixture ensures the coating sticks beautifully, while frying in coconut oil delivers that classic golden-brown crunch. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a perfectly balanced spice blend of garlic, onion, and paprika, these nuggets are both kid-approved and Paleo-compliant. Serve them hot with your favorite Paleo-friendly dipping sauce for a fast, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or game day snacking. Keywords: Paleo chicken nuggets, homemade nuggets recipe, grain-free chicken nuggets.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup coconut oil
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, making sure they are uniform in size for even cooking.
Step 2
In a shallow bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper together.
Step 3
In another bowl, whisk the eggs with water until well-combined.
Step 4
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat it well with the flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the chicken to ensure a good coating.
Step 5
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Test the oil's readiness by adding a small piece of chicken; the oil should sizzle immediately.
Step 6
Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot oil in batches, cooking them for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they reach a golden brown color and are cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain the oil temperature.
Step 7
Once cooked, transfer the nuggets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Step 8
Serve hot with your favorite Paleo-friendly dipping sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (819.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2451.5 |
| Total Fat 185.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 105.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g | |
| Cholesterol 716.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2788.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.3g | |
| Protein 162.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 354.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1360.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories