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by Matt Dobson
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This Keto Chicken Nuggets recipe is crispy, tender, and delicious. They are perfect for dinner or as finger food with no sneaky fillers and just 1g net carbs per serve.
Why do we fry our Low Carb Chicken Nuggets in lard? Well, it’s delicious, has a mild flavor, and is ideal for keto cooking.
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Keto Chicken Nuggets Ingredients
These keto chicken nuggets are made with all-natural low-carb ingredients.
- 1 pound of Chicken Thighs
- 2 Eggs
- 2 scoops of Unflavored Protein Powder (low carb)
- 3 tablespoons of Parmesan Cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon of Salt
- ½ teaspoon of Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon of Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon of Pepper, ground
- ¼ cup of Lard for frying
- 3 tablespoons of Sugar-Free Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1/2 cup of Low Carb Mayonnaise
You can buy whole egg mayonnaise or make your own using our keto mayonnaise recipe with fresh low-carb ingredients. It’s worth it.
How to Make Keto Chicken Nuggets
- Cut the chicken thighs into small nugget-shaped pieces.
- Place the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk. Add the chicken to the eggs.
- In another bowl, add the protein powder, parmesan, salt, garlic, paprika, and pepper. Mix.
- Bread each piece of chicken with the protein mixture and shake off the excess.
- Place a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat and add the lard. Cook the nuggets for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. You might need to cook them in batches, depending on the size of your frying pan.
- In s small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce.
- Serve the Keto Nuggets immediately with a side of Keto Sweet Chili Mayonnaise.
Keto Chicken Nuggets (1g Carbs) Crispy & Tender
Our Keto Chicken Nuggets are crunchy, tender and delicious. They are perfect for dinner with no sneaky fillers or hidden carbs.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
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Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 414kcal
Author: Matt Dobson
Unit Conversion
US Customary – Metric
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Thighs
- 2 Eggs
- 2 scoops Unflavored Protein Powder low carb
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper ground
- 3 tablespoons Sugar-Free Sweet Chili Sauce
- ¼ cup Lard for frying
- 1/2 cup Low Carb Mayonnaise
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into small nugget shaped pieces.
Place the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk. Add the chicken to the eggs.
In another bowl, add the protein powder, parmesan, salt, garlic, paprika, and pepper. Mix.
Bread each piece of chicken with the protein mixture and shake off the excess.
Place a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat and add the lard. Cook the nuggets for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. You might need to cook them in batches, depending on the size of your frying pan.
In s small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce.
Serve the Keto Nuggets immediately with a side of Keto Sweet Chili Mayonnaise.
Nutrition
Serving: 130g | Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.1mg
Want more yummy Keto Chicken Recipes, check out our;
- Keto Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Keto Chicken Salad
To make a larger batch of this Keto Chicken Nuggets recipe, adjust the servings above.
Matt Dobson
I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.
10 thoughts on “Keto Chicken Nuggets Recipe (1g Carbs)”
These sound delicious! I was wondering if there is a low fat way to “fry” these? My stomach doesn’t handle fats very well, so I do keto that’s also low in fat. Thanks!
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Hi Angela,
You could try using a different oil to fry them in, or spray them will a little olive oil and bake them at about 200C/390F for 15 minutes or so in the oven.
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I just want to let you know that these chicken nuggets got rave reviews from the autistic young adult I care for. He loved them so much that he was telling other people about them. He told me not to forget the same ingredients so that I can make them for him again. His reaction was better than the first time he had homemade soup instead of canned. I am sure he will not ask me for store bought nuggets again. Thank you!
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Hi Renee,
I’m so happy that he is a fan! Your comment truly made my day. Thank you for stopping by and sharing 🙂
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What does the protein powder taste like on the chicken? I know you said it was unflavored. I want to know if it tastes like when you used to use flour.
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Hi Tamie,
The flavor of the protein powder is covered up by the addition of the parmesan and spices, so you can’t really taste it.
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Hello, can you cook them in a fryer with lard?
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Hi Germaine,
You sure can!
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Can u coat the chicken with Almond flour?
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Hi Melissa,
If you prefer an almond flour coating, try our Keto Fried Chicken recipe.
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