Keto Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Nuggets
4.3g
Net Carbs
32.1g
Protein
31.7g
Fat
4.1g
Fiber
444
Calories
Ingredients:
- 1 pound raw chicken breast, skinless, boneless USDA
- 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream USDA
- 1 bag Atkins Ranch Protein Chips
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt USDA
- 2 tablespoons canola oil USDA
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal Bob's Red Mill
- 2 tablespoons almond flour, super finely ground, gluten free King Arthur Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground USDA
Directions:
- In a resealable bag, marinate 1-inch cubes of chicken breast with pickle juice and heavy cream in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Into a flat bottom bowl, combine crushed Atkins Ranch Protein Chips, almond flour, flaxseed meal, salt and pepper. Drain chicken from the marinade, coat all sides of each chicken piece in the chip breading, place on a baking sheet or plate and spray both sides lightly with canola oil.
- Warm an air fryer to 390° for 3 minutes. Spray air fryer basket with remaining canola oil and place breaded chicken cubes into the fryer in a single layer (cooking in batches if needed). Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°, and nuggets are browned and crispy.
- Divide into two equal portions and serve while warm.
Dipping sauces are wonderful with this recipe! Try Keto Ranch Dressing for 0.6 net carbs per serving, Keto Mustard-Cream Sauce for 1.8 net carbs per serving, Barbecue Sauce for 3.9 net carbs per serving, or Keto Sweet Ginger Chili Sauce for 1.5 net carbs per serving.
