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Keto Chicken Nuggets – Low Carb Chicken Nuggets With Pork Rinds

Keto Chicken Nuggets – These low carb chicken nuggets are very easy to make with just 4 grams of carbs made with tender and juicy chicken breast coated in a pork rind and fried until golden brown!

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These keto chicken nuggets pork rinds are so flavorful that is crunchy and juicy with that smoky flavor that your whole family will love and for keto lovers, these low carb zesty chicken nuggets are sure to become their favorite comfort food.

What should be the breadcrumbs substitute on a keto diet?

We all know that whenever we talk about nuggets or any other fried chicken recipe, breadcrumbs acts as the main binding ingredient which holds the egg mixture. But when on keto we cannot use breadcrumbs because of its carbs amount.

So what to do?

Well, on keto there’s is an option known as panko crumbs or pork rind crumbs (< buy them) because they are high in fat and contain no carbs or 0 carbs. It naturally Carb-Free and Gluten-Free, Oven & Grill Friendly as well as it has high heat tolerance.

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Can we Freeze any Leftovers?

Yes, you can freeze any leftover low carb chicken nuggets with pork rinds in the fridge for up to 3 months or store in the fridge up to 3 days.

When ready to serve, preheat oven to 390F and reheat for about 10-15 minutes.

Can you make these easy low carb chicken nuggets without eggs?

Eggs mixture is my main recommendation but yes you can use 1/4 cup mayonnaise to coat the chicken with the same spices.

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Can you make them without almond flour?

Yes, you can try other options like dry-grated parmesan cheese and pork rinds (this is what we are using in this recipe)

How to Serve these Low Carb Zesty Chicken Nuggets

You can serve them as a main course with keto ranch dressing, baked zucchini fries or keto-friendly ketchup and enjoy this as a snack or an appetizer.

low carb zesty chicken nuggets

Keto Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer

Follow the initial steps and place them on the air fryer and fry at 350° for about 12 minutes flipping halfway through.

Keto Chicken Nuggets Baked

As mentioned above, follow the initial steps from the recipe card and place them in the preheated oven of 375F and bake for 15 minutes.

Low Carb Keto Chicken Nuggets

Serves 6

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Keto Chicken Nuggets (Low Carb)

These low carb keto chicken nuggets are very easy to make with tender and juicy chicken breast coated in a pork rind and fried until golden brown.

10 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Take a bowl, beat the eggs and add paprika, salt, pepper, salt, garlic, and onion powder and mix well.
  2. Take a separate bowl and place the pork rinds.
  3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add avocado oil.
  4. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture bowl then to the pork rind bowl and coat well, shake off any excess and place on a plate.
  5. Now add the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry them in batches for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Tags

Cuisines
American
Occasions
Winter
Thanksgiving
Courses
Snack
Appetizer
Dinner
Cooking
Frying
Diet
Keto
Paleo
Allergy
gluten free
dairy free
soy free
wheat free
seafood free
treenut free
sesame free
mustard free

Nutrition

Calories

221 cal

Fat

14 g

Carbs

6 g

Protein

17 g
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