Sesame 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 classic comfort food ā without a single grain or legume in sight. The almond flour coating is the real star here, creating a satisfyingly crunchy crust that clings beautifully to each piece of chicken. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder give the breading serious depth, so these nuggets taste anything but plain or restricted. Avocado oil brings the heat evenly and helps that coating turn a gorgeous deep golden color in just a few minutes per side. For anyone navigating sesame allergies, store-bought nuggets and fast food are practically a minefield ā tahini, sesame oil, and sesame-dusted buns show up everywhere ā so having a homemade version you can fully trust is genuinely a relief. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can serve these to the whole table with total confidence. Dip them in your favorite sauce and watch them disappear.
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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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