Homemade Chicken Nuggets (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
Calories 625kcal
Equipment
- large frying pan
- sharp knife
- small mixing bowl
- tongs
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast (cut into 1 inch chunks)
- 3 tbsp arrowroot flour
- 2¾ tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp unrefined sea salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- coconut oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breast into 1 inch chunks.
- Combine arrowroot flour, paprika, salt and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Add coconut oil to a large frying pan until it’s about 1/8 inch deep. Heat pan over medium-high heat.
- One-by-one, toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Add chicken to the heated frying pan using tongs. Fry until golden brown on each side and cooked through the center. I usually pull one out and cut it down the middle to check.
- Serve with ketchup or ranch dressing.
Notes
Tried this recipe? Nutrition
Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 97g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 290mg | Sodium: 2276mg | Potassium: 1823mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3251IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg