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KETO CHICKEN NUGGETS! How To Make Keto Chicken Nuggets Recipe Just Like McDonalds

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Keto Chicken Nuggets

Cultural Context

Keto Chicken Nuggets are a modern twist on a classic American favorite, catering to those following a ketogenic diet. This dish embraces low-carb ingredients while still delivering the crispy texture and flavor reminiscent of traditional chicken nuggets. With the rise of health-conscious eating, these nuggets have become popular among those seeking delicious, guilt-free alternatives.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground chicken
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sparkling water
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/4 cup no sugar ketchup

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

almond flour

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Ground flaxseed is lower in carbs and adds fiber.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

coconut flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Oat flour is more affordable and provides a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Put on gloves to handle raw meat.

2

Use ground chicken as the main ingredient.

3

Season the ground chicken with celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, then mix well.

4

Shape the seasoned ground chicken into nugget shapes.

5

Place the shaped nuggets in the freezer to hold them together.

6

Prepare the batter by mixing almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, celery salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

7

Add an egg to the dry mixture and whisk together.

8

Pour in about a quarter of sparkling water to create a batter consistency.

9

Microwave apricot jam for about 30 seconds to warm it up for the sauce.

10

Add a few dots of Tabasco sauce to the warmed jam, along with basil, oregano, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, chili flakes, lemon juice, onion powder, black pepper, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, yellow mustard, and no sugar ketchup to make the sweet and sour sauce.

11

Check the nuggets from the freezer to ensure they are manageable, not completely frozen.

12

Dip each nugget into the batter and then into hot oil for frying.

Cooking Techniques

bakingfrying

Equipment Needed

baking sheetparchment papermixing bowls

Spice Level:

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Dietary

keto

Allergens

nutsdairyeggs

Also Known As

Low-Carb Chicken NuggetsGluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

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