PCOS Friendly Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and genuinely satisfying, these chicken nuggets hit every comfort-food note without the refined carbs and inflammatory oils that can make blood sugar management harder. Almond flour stands in for traditional breadcrumbs, delivering a nutty, crunchy coating that also brings in healthy fats and protein — a combination that supports steadier energy levels rather than the spikes and crashes that come with processed coatings. Avocado oil keeps things clean in the pan, and the smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder give each bite a bold, savory depth that makes you forget you're eating something genuinely nourishing. The wire rack trick is a small but smart move — it keeps the coating crisp on all sides instead of steaming and going soggy on the bottom. Cooking in batches ensures every nugget gets that deep golden crust rather than braising in a crowded pan. These are the kind of nuggets you can feel good about serving on a weeknight, whether you're dipping them in your favorite sauce or piling them over a simple salad.
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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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