Go Back
–+ servings
Easy Low Carb Parmesan Chicken Nuggets Recipe | Kitchen Cents
Rachel Koller

Parmesan Chicken Nuggets {Low Carb}

4.91 from 10 votes
Juicy breaded {baked} parmesan chicken nuggets that are low carb & keto-friendly. A healthy, delicious chicken nuggets recipe everyone'll love.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 lb Chicken Nuggets (about 40 pieces)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or tender chunks, about 1"x1"x1/2"
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup almond meal or almond flour
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese find near the jarred spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp. pepper add more for a peppery bite
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • dipping sauce of choice optional

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat egg. Add chicken chunks and stir to coat.
  3. In another medium bowl, add dry ingredients to form the breading. Stir to blend.
  4. Thoroughly coat each chicken chunk with breading.
  5. Place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet or greased wire cooling rack placed on top of a cookie sheet.
  6. Bake at 400°F for 10-14 minutes (depending on the chicken chunk size and your oven) or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. *See Notes*
  7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or stand-alone.

Notes

If using CONVECTION bake (fan blowing) reduce cook time to 8-11 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!