Easy Meal Prep Recipe - Healthy Chicken Nuggets

Yes, you can have chicken nuggets and still achieve your goals! This recipe is sure to satisfy a craving for crispy, breaded chicken nuggets. A large batch of these is perfect for weekly meal prep, as they can be served with baked sweet potatoes and veggies, but also added on top of salads or to rice bowls. When eating clean, the lack of variety can get boring. This can cause you to fall off the wagon. I think that craving junk food isn't always about the calories. It can be about seeing something different on your plate, having some crunch, texture, or unique detail that may be lacking. By using foods that you're probably already eating, but preparing them differently, you'll have the same macros with a totally new dish. These chicken nuggets can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days and frozen for up to 6 months, which means you can double or triple the recipe to have plenty for later!

Just 8 ingredients - all items you have in your fridge or pantry! In about 30 minutes you can have these crispy tenders that pair well with potatoes, sweet potatoes, veggies, or even in a wrap. Toss them in a tupperware and have as a snack with some Greek yogurt and hot sauce dipping sauce.
By portioning out the chicken, you know what a serving size is and can easily track your intake.

Recipe:
BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS
YIELD 4 servings
SERVING SIZE 5 chicken nuggets
PREP TIME 15 minutes
COOK TIME 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS
1½ cups almond flour
1lb (454g) ground chicken breast
1 large egg, beaten
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the almond flour in a large shallow dish.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Shape the mixture into 20 nuggets and then coat on all sides with the almond flour. Transfer the nuggets to a sheet pan and spray with a light coating of cooking spray.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C)

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[glorialindberg]

I admit I was skeptical about these nuggets, but I made them tonight and they hit the spot. I made the dipping sauce with Greek yogurt, hot sauce, and a little stevia. I paired them with the sweet potato wedges per your cookbook. It was a very filling meal and a nice change. There are other winning recipes in the cookbook like the Thai turkey lettuce cups that are now part of my regular rotation. So easy, tasty, and creative. Thanks, Erin!

[Le_Brick]

A pinch of Celtic sea salt in your water a day can help improve skin conditions and blood pressure! Love the nugget recipe Erin. Thank you for making this video!

[jdjd]

Can’t wait to make the full recipe in the cookbook

[RC-miji]

What a great variation to the traditional chicken nugget! I never considered using the ground chicken...genius idea!

I bought your Train Like A Bodybuilder book, and now this recipe sealed the deal on getting the cookbooks....especially since the other comments rave about your recipes in those books! I'm so excited to dig in now!

Thank you Erin! You are the very best at everything you do 💯

[Cjean]

Hi Erin! I ordered your new cookbook and your train like a bodybuilder at home book and love them!!! Will be buying your other books as well. You are so awesome and beyond inspiring!!! Thank you for your channel 💞

[ameliacarter]

I'm gonna buy the cook book! I looked it up on amazon and it shows easy, quick meals that are loaded with protein!

[maggie]

I’m so grateful that you share your expertise. Your tutoring has been invaluable to my progress.

[BMO_Creative]

Kind of like chicken hushpuppies!! Awesome video Erin! I'm totally trying this recipe! Thanks!

[serenagarces]

My sons going to love these. I’m so excited ❤

[BMO_Creative]

Oh, and I'm gettin that cookbook too! I wonna be buff as heck like Erin!

[generations-now]

This is great, and I added your spiral bound cookbook to my Amazon shopping cart!

[cassandrag]

Erin I love your cookbooks! I have your new one and the bodybuilder’s kitchen - I have an identical recipe that I make with corn flake crumbs, but will definitely try out the almond flour version 😊

[esther.f.g]

what a nice surprise!! I have already done quite a similar recipe, I like to make them in bulk and froze them

[geoffreyeickmann]

You missed your calling as a chef. Everything in you cook book is awesome!🎉

[aldelacruz]

Hi Erin, happy Saturday to you! I wanted to ask last video about yoga. Do you practice this and if so what are your favorite yoga moves? Maybe a video? Thanks 😊

[jbrooks]

This is good for her brand to give meal prep ideas.

[abepaulx]

I have to say, in a more casual setting, you look spectacular.

[aldelacruz]

You look amazing Erin ❤. Can I still have Carne guisada tacos here in San Antonio????

[genevieveboucher]

oh... cool... all stuff i mostly use already...

[jonathanmyers]

Wow, Erin! You are looking very beautiful and stronger! These chicken nuggets are so yummy!