Pork Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these chicken nuggets deliver everything you love about the classic comfort food — without a single grain or drop of pork in sight. The coating is made from almond flour seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, which creates a nutty, savory crust that crisps up beautifully in avocado oil. Cooking them in a skillet over medium heat gives each nugget that satisfying crunch on the outside while keeping the chicken juicy and tender inside. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your food. These are the kind of nuggets that genuinely impress both kids and adults at the table — no one is going to miss the breadcrumbs. Serve them straight off the wire rack while they're hot and at their crispiest for the best possible bite.
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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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