Cashew Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and packed with smoky-savory flavor, these almond flour chicken nuggets hit every note you want from a classic comfort food — without any of the processed fillers or mystery coatings. The almond flour crust gets beautifully crunchy in the skillet, locking in juicy chicken breast with every bite. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder do serious heavy lifting in the seasoning department, so these are anything but bland. Avocado oil keeps the pan fry clean and high-heat friendly, which means you get that deep golden crust without burning or greasy results. Many store-bought nuggets and even homemade recipes sneak in cashew-based sauces or mixed nut coatings, but this one keeps things straightforward — almond flour only, so you know exactly what's in every bite. They come together in two simple batches and go straight from skillet to table, making them a genuinely easy weeknight win for kids and adults alike.
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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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