Macadamia Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and packed with smoky-savory flavor, these pan-fried chicken nuggets are the kind of comfort food that doesn't ask you to compromise. The coating comes together with almond flour and a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika ā no breadcrumbs, no grains, just a crust that crisps up beautifully in avocado oil. Cooking them in batches in a hot skillet gives each nugget that deep golden color and satisfying crunch you'd expect from a restaurant order. The wire rack setup keeps the coating intact and prevents any sogginess while you work through the second batch. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food based, you never have to second-guess what's in your food or scan a label for unwanted additions. These are genuinely crowd-pleasing ā kids and adults alike will reach for seconds ā and they work just as well for a weeknight dinner as they do for game-day snacking.
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4 servings
- 1 Ā½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Ā½ cups almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Ā½ tsp salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Ā¼ 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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