Keto Parmesan Chicken Nuggets
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 lb Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized nugget pieces 🍗✨
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (the kind in the green shaker or fresh!) 🧀
- 1 tsp Garlic powder & 1 tsp Onion powder 🧄🧅
- 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning or parsley 🌿
- ½ tsp Paprika (for that beautiful golden glow!) 🧡
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
- 1 Large egg, beaten (to help that cheesy coating stick!) 🥚
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Heat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with oil for easy cleanup as seen in the photo! 🌡️🔥
- The Breading Station: In one shallow bowl, beat the egg. In a second bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. 🥣🌪️🧀
- Coat the Nuggets: Dip each piece of chicken into the egg wash, then roll it in the Parmesan mixture until it is fully coated in cheesy goodness. 🍗🤝✨
- Arrange: Place the coated nuggets onto your prepared baking sheet. Make sure they have a little space between them so they get crispy on all sides as seen in the photo! 🍱📐
- Bake to Golden: Bake for 15–18 minutes. ⏲️📈
- The “Crispy” Finish: For extra crunch, turn on the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and deeply golden brown! 🥨🤤
- Serve: Let them cool for 2 minutes so the coating sets, then serve with your favorite keto-friendly dipping sauce! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Dry” Secret: Pat your chicken pieces dry with a paper towel before dipping them in the egg. This helps the coating stay on the nugget instead of sliding off in the oven! 🍗🛡️💎
- Air Fryer Hack: These are incredible in the air fryer! Cook at 400°F for about 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for that ultimate 360-degree crunch. 🌬️🧺🎯
