Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these chicken nuggets hit every note you want from a comfort-food classic — without any of the processed additives hiding in conventional versions. Store-bought nuggets and many restaurant options rely on cured meats or preservatives that can sneak nitrates and nitrites into your meal, but this recipe keeps things completely clean with whole, recognizable ingredients from start to finish. Almond flour stands in for the usual breadcrumb coating, delivering a satisfying crunch while keeping things grain-free and naturally additive-free. The smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder do serious heavy lifting in the seasoning department, so every bite is smoky, savory, and anything but bland. Avocado oil gives the nuggets a beautiful deep-golden crust in the skillet without the need for any processed fats or sprays. Cooking in two batches ensures nothing steams or crowds the pan, which is the secret to that irresistible crispy exterior. These are the kind of nuggets that make you forget the frozen bag ever existed.
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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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