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Golden-baked chicken nuggets served on a white plate with a bowl of spicy ketchup dip. The plate is garnished with fresh parsley and set on a white marble cooktop

Keto Chicken Nuggets Recipe

These crispy baked chicken nuggets are tender, flavorful, and coated in a parmesan crust, served with a zesty spicy ketchup dip—a crowd-pleaser perfect for kids and adults alike!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 338
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken Nuggets:
  • 2 lbs ground chicken
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 3/4 tsp each garlic powder onion powder + paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
Coating:
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbs potato starch or tapioca starch or corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
Spicy Ketchup:
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Sriracha sauce

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Shallow bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Olive oil spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    A parchment-lined baking sheet placed on a white marble cooktop, ready for chicken nuggets. The oven display in the background shows the temperature set to 425°F.
  2. Mix coating ingredients in a shallow bowl and set aside.
    A shallow bowl on a white marble cooktop with grated parmesan cheese, potato starch, paprika, and dried parsley being whisked together with a fork until well combined
  3. Combine all nugget ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
    A large glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop filled with ground chicken, eggs, parmesan, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. A wooden spoon mixes the ingredients thoroughly.
  4. Shape chicken mixture into small or medium ovals, then coat in the prepared mixture.
    Golden-baked chicken nuggets served on a white plate with a bowl of spicy ketchup dip. The plate is garnished with fresh parsley and set on a white marble cooktop
  5. Arrange nuggets on the baking sheet and spray with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Mix ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and Sriracha for the spicy ketchup dip.
    A small glass bowl on a white marble cooktop containing ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and Sriracha being mixed into a smooth and vibrant spicy ketchup dip.
  8. Serve the nuggets warm with the spicy ketchup.
    Golden-baked chicken nuggets served on a white plate with a bowl of spicy ketchup dip. The plate is garnished with fresh parsley and set on a white marble cooktop