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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
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

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

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Arrange nuggets on the baking sheet and spray with olive oil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cooked through.
  • 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.
  • 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