Baked Almond Chicken Nuggets
Baked Almond Chicken Nuggets are crispy, easy, and perfect for grown ups and kids alike!
I recently shared my recipe for Almond Crusted Ranch Chicken and I got so many questions about turning them into nuggets that I decided to just go ahead and give ya’ll a nugget recipe. BOOM. Here you go!
These nuggets use almond flour instead of white flour so they’re going to be nutritious, high in protein, and low in carbohydrates and sugar.
When I use almond flour I like to cook my chicken directly in the cooking fat whether it’s sautéed or baked in the oven. I don’t use much and we’re definitely not frying these. But just a bit of fat helps your breading brown beautifully without overcooking the chicken. And I do love that golden brown coloring!
There are several great brands to choose from when it comes to almond flour. Two of my favorites are Bob’s Red Mill and Nature’s Eats. Just make sure you get blanched almond flour because that means the skin has been removed.
I’m using simple seasonings to make these nuggets flavorful but still perfect for young children. Adults will want them too. Oh I sure do. The first time I tested this recipe I mowed through half the sheet pan myself. That’s not a serving size, friends. I have no regrets.
Whether you decide to gorge yourself on them all by your lonesome (no judgment), whip them up for the family at dinnertime, or serve them as an appetizer to friends, they’re sure to be a hit!
Interested in more almond flour recipes? Try my Almond Crusted Ranch Chicken and Almond Chicken Cutlets!
Baked Almond Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, approximately 3 – 4 breasts
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour, finely ground
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Slice your chicken breasts to create nuggets.
- Add your almond flour, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt to a shallow dish. Stir to combine.
- Crack your eggs into a separate bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Dip each nugget in the eggs and let the excess drip off (that’s important). Then dredge each nugget in the breading mixture.
- Grease your baking sheet with olive oil or another cooking fat of choice. Place each breaded nugget on the greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully flip each nugget. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and serve!
Notes
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originally published February 8, 2019 — last updated December 4, 2019 by Christina
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11 Comments on “Baked Almond Chicken Nuggets”
These would taste so much better than frozen nuggets from the store. My grandkids are coming for a sleepover weekend. I think they would LOVE these for dinner.
We love chicken nuggets and this recipe is perfect for the kiddos. They’ll think that they’re having fast food at home. I love the almond crust and that they’re baked. These nuggets will also be perfect for tailgating or entertaining with an easy marinara. Can’t wait to give them a try.
I really love this idea. Using almond flour instead of regular, what a great idea for a nutrition boost. By baking them they are so much healthier than the real thing. Thanks so much for this. Saving this, I bet my daughter will love them!
This is GENIUS! I love almond flour and this is an amazing way to use it. My kiddo would love these!
I totally agree with you that just a bit of fat/oil goes a long way when cooking something with breading on it! These look so delicious and would be great for kids lunches! Thanks for sharing your healthier swap to a kid favourite!
I love love love these homemade nuggets. Sometimes you just want to indulge in the goodness from your childhood, but without the guilt and unnecessary calories. Making these at home is the perfect solution. And let’s be real, they’re even better than the stuff we ate as kids 😉
We certainly love our fried chicken and we’ve had it many ways. But I have to admit that I’ve never had it with almond flour. I’ve seen quite a few recipes that have crushed nuts on the meat. This recipe has me fascinated — I’ve got to try it. Thank you for the tip about the blanched almond flour.
Oh great tip about the blanched almond flour – thank you! I love a homemade chicken nugget! My toddler’s never had fast food and so she’s never had chicken nuggets, although I’ve been wanting to make them for her at home. I think this may have to be her first!
Game Changer. I love this healthy version of chicken nuggets. Baked, not fried….almond flour….no extra unnecessary oil….but still tasty. Great job! Something everyone loves and I can feel good about serving.
These nuggets look so crispy and perfect! I can see why kids (and you) gobbled these up. Bob’s Red Mill is the best. I just adore anything made with that brand.
My kids said it was better than ChicfilA, and my son added, “and they’re the home of the original chicken sandwich” lol. My wife is diabetic so we use almond flour regularly and my sone wanted fried chicken so I looked up almond flour chicken and found this recipe, simple and a big hit. Thanks.