The CRISPIEST Low Calorie Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden chicken nuggets that are surprisingly low in calories yet packed with 116g of protein for the entire plate.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
500 g
all-purpose flour
60 g
egg
2 piece
whole wheat bread (toasted)
80 g
olive oil
15 ml
garlic powder
5 g
paprika
5 g
salt
3 g
black pepper
2 g
Instructions
Prepare Breading Station
Set up three shallow dishes for flour, beaten eggs, and crushed toasted bread crumbs mixed with seasonings.
Prepare Chicken
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized nugget pieces, about 2-3 cm each.
Coat Chicken Pieces
Dredge each chicken piece first in flour, then beaten egg, and finally in seasoned bread crumbs, pressing to adhere.
Cook Chicken Nuggets
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry nuggets in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Serve Hot
Remove nuggets from pan and serve immediately with your favorite low-calorie dipping sauce.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in airtight container. Reheat to restore crispiness. Can be frozen raw or cooked.
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