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paleo chicken nuggets

Paleo Chicken Nuggets

Lexi Finke
These paleo chicken nuggets are so delicious and made with only a few ingredients. The secret ingredient is pickle juice- which leaves the nuggets tender, flavorful, and juicy!
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 167 kcal

Equipment

  • Air-Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz chicken tenderloin diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup pickle juice
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Dice chicken tenderloins into 1" bite-sized pieces. Add the diced chicken nuggets to a ziplock bag with pickle juice. Refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer if possible! the longer they sit, the better).
  • Grab two bowls: one for eggs and one for the breading. Beat 2 eggs in one bowl. In the other, mix almond flour and seasonings.
  • Remove chicken pieces from the marinade. Drain and discard all excess pickle juice. Blot with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid from the chicken. Dip each piece in the egg wash, followed by the almond flour breading. Ensure that each piece is fully coated.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Air fry the nuggets for about 10 minutes or until the inside is fully cooked. They should be golden brown and tender!
  • Dip in your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Notes

See above for oven instructions.

Nutrition

Serving: 9nuggetsCalories: 167kcalFat: 5.9gProtein: 26.7gCarbohydrates: 3.2g
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