Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets
Homemade gluten free chicken nuggets with the same texture and taste as the original Chickfila chicken nuggets.
- Yield: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- coconut oil for frying
Instructions
- On a cutting board, prepare chicken, pat dry.
- Beat eggs in a shallow bowl, set aside.
- In a shallow dish, mix coconut flour and seasonings.
- Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, transfer into dish, turn to coat evenly with egg.
- Transfer egg-coated chicken into seasoned coconut flour, coat well with coconut flour, and place chicken nugget on a separate plate.
- Heat 1/2 cup coconut oil in a shallow pan over medium heat (around 325F). Cook 2-3 minutes per side, transfer out onto a paper towel lined plate.
- Repeat process with remaining chicken, serve.
Notes
If your oil is too hot, the coconut flour will burn. Some coconut flour will fall off chicken onto bottom of pan. After each batch, you might want to remove some of the fallen flour off the pan, especially if you are doubling the recipe.
Nutrition
- Calories: 209
- Fat: 5.6g
- Carbohydrates: 8.2g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: gluten free chicken nuggets
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