Chicken Nuggets for Kids
These Chicken Nuggets for Kids are coated in a flavorful, crispy crust and cooked until golden on the outside while staying juicy inside. Easy to prepare and kid-approved, they’re perfect for dipping and make a fun, protein-packed meal the whole family will enjoy.
Servings 2 people
Calories 793 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces chicken tenders
- 1 cup pork rinds
- 2 eggs large
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cups almond flour
- 2 cups avocado oil
Instructions
- Cut 6 ounces chicken tenders into nugget sized pieces.6 ounces chicken tenders
- Pulse 1 cup pork rinds in blender or food processor until finely ground.1 cup pork rinds
- In separate bowl, create egg wash by whisking 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons water. Set aside.2 eggs, 2 tablespoons water
- Set up breading station with three bowls: 1 cups almond flour in first, egg wash in second, and ground pork rinds in third.1 cup pork rinds, 1 cups almond flour, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons water
- Dredge chicken in almond flour, coating completely.1 cups almond flour, 6 ounces chicken tenders
- Dip floured chicken in egg wash, then coat in pork rinds. Set aside until all chicken is breaded.1 cup pork rinds, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons water, 6 ounces chicken tenders
- In deep fryer or sauce pot, heat 2 cups avocado oil to 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C.2 cups avocado oil
- Fry 2 to 3 nuggets at a time, avoiding overcrowding. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.6 ounces chicken tenders
- Serve warm with veggies and keto-friendly dipping sauce.
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Nutrition
Calories: 793kcal | Net carbs: 6g | Fat: 66g | Protein: 44g