Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
These are the best Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets! They are easy to make and so good you'd never know they are gluten free!
Ingredients
- 16 oz chicken breast or tender about 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups gluten-free flour preferably rice-based cup for cup
- 2 cups gluten-free panko breadcrumbs 1 8oz package
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk can substitute whole or skim milk
- 6 cups vegetable or peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot to 350°. Meanwhile, dice the chicken into bite sized cubes, 1-2 inches.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten free cup for cup flour substitute, gluten free panko breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a separate bow, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture and then into breadcrumb mixture. Fry in batches of 10-12 pieces at a time for about 3-5 minutes until chicken bites are golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of 165°. Remove from pot with a spider strainer or tongs and place onto a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces or alongside a salad or veggies!
Notes
Nutritional values are only an estimate and may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 31gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 2059mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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