Keto Chicken Nuggets
Course: Appetizers u0026amp; SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
3
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
318
kcalTotal Carbs
1
gramNet carbs
1
gramFat
21
gramsProtein
13
gramsIf you’re looking for a snack that you can make in bulk and reheat, or you want to make a keto snack for kids, look no further than these chicken nuggets.
Ingredients
- Breading
30 grams pork rind panko (see note #1)
60 grams shredded sharp white cheddar (see note #2)
- Nuggets
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (55g)
12.5 oz canned chicken breast (354g) (see note #3)
1 large egg
1 TB mayonnaise
1/4 tsp seasoning of choice (see note #4)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425F or 220C
- To make the breading, combine the pork rind panko and sharp cheddar in a food process, and pulse 10-12 times, or until the mixture resembles large breadcrumbs. Place in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Drain the canned chicken, and add that along with the shredded mozzarella, egg, mayonnaise, and seasoning of your choice to a food processor. Process for 10 seconds, then scrape down the sides and process an additional 5 seconds. You do not want to overprocess the chicken and turn it into paste.
- Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray, then portion out your chicken using either a tablespoon or a #50 disher. Which ever you use, it should be slightly overfilled.
- Coat the chicken mixture in the pork rind breading and shape into nuggets. You should wind up with 12 nuggets and no remaining breading.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping the nuggets a the half way point.
- Serve with your favorite low carb dipping sauce.
Recipe Video
Notes
- 1) Pork rind panko is simply crushed pork rinds. You can do this with a rolling pin, or in bulk with a food processor.
- 2) I use sharp white cheddar in my breading as I find that it provides the best crispy texture without being oily. You can use a different cheese if you prefer, but I can’t guarantee the results.
- 3) Once you drain the canned chicken breast, you will have 7oz or 196g (in case you want to substitute in your own cooked chicken).
- 4) I recommend avoiding any seasoning that contains salt if using canned chicken, as that already packs a fair bit of salty flavor. Some options for seasoning are garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, or barbeque rub.
delicious, not only for kids but also for adults, thanks Steve
thank you for taking time to come with these recipes. can’t wait to try them.
Love these! And I am a kid… in the heart! Keto is all I need!
I did not care for these. Canned chicken has a very distinct flavor or and it recipe.. comes through too much for me. Also, the chicken had a mealy texture rather than the usual chew. I appreciate your efforts. This recipe is just not for me.
Hi Jeff,
I made these using chicken I cooked myself… They were a tiny bit dry because it was a lot of white meat so next time I’m going to add a little extra mayo, but they were absolutely delicious! Give the recipe another try, you won’t be sorry!
Hi Steve! Back to Keto/Carnivore. The recipe looks fabulous. Hope you’re well!