Mustard Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and packed with smoky-garlicky flavor, these pan-fried chicken nuggets hit every note you want from a comfort food classic — without a single grain of flour or drop of mustard in sight. The almond flour coating does something almost magical in a hot skillet: it crisps up beautifully and clings to the chicken in a way that feels indulgent but is completely clean-ingredient. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder do the heavy lifting on flavor, so you're never left wishing for a sauce just to make things interesting. Avocado oil keeps the cook high-heat friendly and adds a subtle richness that ties everything together. Because the coating is built entirely from pantry staples you can see and recognize, there's no guesswork about hidden condiment-based seasonings sneaking in. The wire rack trick is worth following — it keeps the bottoms from steaming and ensures every nugget comes out with that satisfying crunch on all sides. These are the kind of nuggets that disappear fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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