This is a different take on the traditional nugget, but you may just end up loving it even more.
Serves 4
Ingredients
For the Nuggets:
24 oz. chicken thighs
1 egg
For the Crust:
1½ oz. pork rinds
¼ cup flax meal
¼ cup almond meal
Zest of 1 lime
⅛ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. chili powder
⅛ tsp. onion powder
⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
For the Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
½ avocado
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. lime juice
⅛ tsp. cumin
½ tsp. red chili flakes
Directions
- Dry the chicken and cut into bite-size pieces.
- Put all the crust ingredients into a food processor and mix.
- In a bowl place the crumbs and a whisked egg in a different one. Dip the chicken into the egg, the crust and then lay on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400°F.
- To make the sauce, just mix all the sauce ingredients together.
Nutritional Info per Serving
Calories: 615
Fat: 53g
Net Carbs: 2g
Protein: 39g
