Low Sugar Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and packed with smoky-garlicky flavor, these chicken nuggets hit every comfort-food note without a drop of added sugar hiding in the coating. That's a bigger deal than it sounds — most store-bought nuggets and even homemade breading mixes sneak in sweeteners, starches, and fillers you'd never expect. Here, almond flour does all the heavy lifting, creating a crust that crisps up beautifully in avocado oil and clings to every bite of juicy chicken breast. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder give the coating real depth, so you're not missing a thing. Pan-frying in batches on a wire rack setup keeps the bottoms from steaming and going soggy — a small step that makes a big difference in texture. These are the kind of nuggets that genuinely satisfy a craving, whether you're feeding picky kids or just yourself on a weeknight.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup avocado oil, divided
Instructions
- 1
Line a sheet pan with a wire rack and set aside. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- 2
Working in batches, dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, letting any excess drip off, then press firmly into the almond flour mixture to coat all sides. Set the coated pieces on the wire rack.
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