Fructose Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these chicken nuggets hit every comfort-food note without relying on any of the usual high-fructose culprits hiding in store-bought breading mixes or dipping sauces. Almond flour does the heavy lifting here, creating a coating that crisps up beautifully in avocado oil and delivers a satisfying crunch in every bite. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder give the crust real depth, so these nuggets taste anything but plain or restricted. Because every ingredient is straightforward and whole-food based, there's no need to squint at labels wondering whether a seasoning blend sneaks in hidden sugars or corn syrup solids. Pan-frying in batches over medium heat locks in that deep golden color while keeping the chicken juicy all the way through — the wire rack trick is a small detail that makes a big difference in texture. These are the kind of nuggets that disappear fast, whether you're feeding picky kids or just treating yourself to something genuinely delicious and clean.
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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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