Homemade Ground Chicken Nuggets

Dipping a homenade chicken nugget into a ramekin with ketchup.

5 from 7 votes

Homemade Ground Chicken Nuggets

My Homemade Ground Chicken Nuggets are a healthier take on a childhood classic. Hidden veggies, high protein and only 15 minutes of prep.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: high protein, meal prep, Protein

Servings: nuggets

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground chicken
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon mustard powder
1.5 cup riced or finely diced cauliflower with excess water squeezed out if using frozen, see notes below
¼ cup oat flour
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs

Instructions

Oven method:

Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, spices, riced cauliflower and oat flour. Mix well.
Divide chicken meat into 15 nuggets (about 2 heaping tablespoon per nugget), by forming meatballs into an egg shape and pressing down until the nuggets are ½ inch thick.
Coat each nugget in a thin layer of breadcrumbs. Arrange on the prepared baking tray and bake for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, flip the nuggets and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Air fryer method:

Preheat the oven to 390F.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken egg, spices, riced cauliflower and oat flour. Mix well.
Divide chicken meat into 15 nuggets (about 2 heaping tablespoon per nugget), by forming meatballs into an egg shape and pressing down until the nuggets are ½ inch thick.
Coat each nugget in a thin layer of breadcrumbs. Arrange in the basket of your air fryer (ensuring you don’t overcrowd the basket) and air fry for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.

Notes

Cauliflower can be replaced with broccoli, carrot (or a mix) or you can simply leave it out.

The cauliflower does not need to be cooked first!
Note if you are using frozen cauliflower, I recommend squeezing out the excess water first using a paper towel or cheese cloth!

Oat flour can be replaced with almond flour or additional breadcrumbs.

*I have included the nutrition information for this recipe above. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget both your body and soul need nourishment!

Nutrition

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