Walnut Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these almond flour chicken nuggets are the kind of comfort food that genuinely earns its place on a weeknight dinner rotation. The coating comes together with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder pressed into a generous layer of almond flour, giving each piece a savory, slightly smoky crust that crisps up beautifully in avocado oil. Pan-frying in batches over medium heat means every nugget gets that deep golden color without steaming or going soggy — a small step that makes a big difference. Because the recipe leans on almond flour rather than any tree nut blend, there's no need to second-guess the coating or scan labels for hidden walnut-based ingredients. The whole thing is grain-free and built from clean, straightforward pantry staples, so it works just as well for paleo eaters as it does for anyone who simply wants a better nugget. Dip them in your favorite sauce, pile them onto a salad, or just eat them straight off the wire rack — no judgment here.
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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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