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Delicious low-carb nuggets

Delicious Low-carb chicken nuggets

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Gaila Pérez - The Petit Gourmet
5 from 1 vote
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Ingredients

For about 2 servings you’ll need:

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 7 oz can chicken breast or cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 large egg
  • 40 g ½ packet ground pork rinds
  • ½ tablespoon dried parsley
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Mix

  • In a bowl, combine chicken, egg, mozzarella, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully mixed.

Shape

  • Form into small nuggets (about 10 to 12 nuggets total, depending on size).

Coat

  • Roll each nugget in ground pork rinds, pressing gently so it sticks.

Air Fry

  • Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
  • Air fry 6 minutes, flip, then air fry 6 more minutes until golden and cooked through.

Oven Option

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Bake on a lined tray 15 minutes, flip, then bake 8 to 10 minutes more until golden.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2Ounces | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg
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