Description

These homemade gluten-free chicken nuggets are a healthy and nutritious alternative to the usual fast-food options. Prepared with pasture-raised chicken and a handful of wholesome ingredients, and baked to perfection, these chicken nuggets ensure your little ones enjoy their favorite food without the nasties found in conventional nuggets.

Ingredients

1 lb (approximately 400 grams) of pasture-raised chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2–3 eggs from pasture-raised hens (2 if they are big)
2/3 – 1 cup almond flour (start with 2/3 cup and add more if needed)
1/4 – 1/2 cup cassava flour (start with 1/4 cup and add more if needed)
Avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil for greasing

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil.
Cut the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized strips about 2 inches long and less than 1 inch thick.
In a bowl, combine the salt, pepper, Hungarian paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss the chicken strips in the seasoning mix until they are evenly coated.
Place the almond flour and cassava flour in two separate shallow bowls or plates.
In a different bowl, beat the eggs and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Dredge the seasoned chicken pieces first in the cassava flour, ensuring a thin, even layer.
Dip each floured piece into the seasoned egg mixture, then roll in the almond flour for the final coat.
Arrange the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, you can also use parchment paper for easy clean-up.
Bake the chicken nuggets in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the nuggets. Turn the nuggets over halfway through baking, approximately after 15 minutes, to ensure even cooking on both sides.

Notes

You can make more batches at once and freeze or store them in an air-tight glass container in the fridge, for a few days. They are good to eat warm or cold.