Keto Chicken Nuggets

Introduction to Keto Chicken Nuggets

If you didn’t eat chicken nuggets growing up, you definitely missed out, but you get a redo today and can finally indulge in all the Keto Chicken Nuggets you want! They are pan-fried until crisp, packed with flavor, and great for meal prep.

Homemade Chicken Nuggets Trump All!

Chicken nuggets are delicious. There is no doubt about it. However, the widely available fast food nuggets, while delicious, aren’t keto or guaranteed to be good whole ingredients. There is one exception that fits into keto, and they are the grilled nuggets from Chik Fil A, but even those have questionable ingredients from soybean oil and modified corn starch to cane molasses. That all being said, why not just make them at home! You can guarantee the quality of the ingredients and even change up the spices for a twist on this keto chicken nuggets recipe. Make them in bulk and freeze them for work, school, snack time, and dinner time all month long!

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Chicken Recipes For Kids

This is the perfect recipe to get your kids in the kitchen begging you for more. Boring chicken thighs have taken a back seat to these and will satisfy your entire family. Another great chicken recipe that your kids will love is our Chicken Crust Pizza – you can make a pizza party out of the night with some delicious toppings. And, you can’t ever go wrong with keto chicken tenders or low-carb buffalo chicken burgers.

Keto Chicken Nuggets

This keto chicken nugget is going to be a huge hit in your house, whether you are just making them for yourself and meal prepping for the week, you are feeding the picky kids or entertaining friends! You can serve with 8 different sauces like you find at McDonald’s and let the dipping fun begin. If you make these keto chicken nuggets be sure to share any changes you made whether it be baking them or changing up the flavor profile!

Recipe Details

Servings

15 nuggets

Calories per serving

191 kcal

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Instructions

1. Add the chicken breast to a food processor and pulse 3 to 4 times.
2. Add in the onion, bell pepper, and cilantro and pulse until fully combined.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and process until everything is fully incorporated, about 30 seconds.
4. Heat a medium cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add about 1/2 cup coconut oil.
5. Once the oil is heated through (about 330-350 degrees F) use a cookie scooper to scoop out some of the chicken nugget mixture and drop into the oil. Flatten out slightly with a spoon. Do not over crowd the skillet.
6. Once browned and crispy, about 2-3 minutes, flip and cook through on the other side. Place completed nuggets on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all your nuggets are done.
7. Serve immediately with sour cream or guacamole!

Notes

Nutrition Serving Size: 1 Chicken Nugget
Net Carbs: 1g (per nugget)

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 191
• Calories from Fat 117
• **% Daily Value***
• Fat 13g – 20%
• Carbohydrates 1g – 0%
• Protein 17g – 34%
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

About the Author

Written by

Megha Barot

Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keto journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She’s the proud mom of two awesome kids.