Pecan Crusted Chicken Nuggets
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January 22, 2025
super easy
This easy recipe offers a great way to involve kids in the kitchen, leading to a healthier and more satisfying mealThese Homemade Pecan Crusted Chicken Nuggets are a fun and delicious twist on a classic kid-friendly favorite. Forget the processed versions – we make these nuggets with real chicken breast and a crispy, nutty pecan coating. The pecans add a wonderful crunch and a subtle sweetness that complements the savory chicken perfectly. Serve these pecan crusted chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauces, like honey mustard or ketchup, for a truly irresistible treat. They’re perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a party appetizer.
Pecan Crusted Chicken Nuggets
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 10 oz Pecans
- 1/2 cup Einkorn flour
- 2 Eggs
- 2 lb Ground chicken
- 2 tsp All purpose seasoning blend
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, add 2 lb Ground chicken, 2 Eggs , and 2 tsp All purpose seasoning blend.
- Mix well.
- Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of mixture, shape into desired shape, and place on parchment paper.
- Continue until all are shaped.
- Freeze for 30 minutes.
- While freezing, add 10 oz Pecans to a blender and blend until a course meal is formed.
- Add blended pecans to a shallow dish with 1/2 cup Einkorn flour.
- In a separate shallow dish, add 4 eggs and whisk.
- Set both aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Once chicken nuggets are frozen, dunk into egg mixture then coat in pecan/flour mixture.
- Place back on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 25-28 minutes, flipping halfway through and again for a few minutes at the end to crisp all sides evenly.
- Cool and enjoy.
Notes
Storage
- store in ziploc bag in fridge for up to 4 days, reheat in oven at 350 for 10 minutes.
Other Option
- Can freeze after coating in flour/pecan mixture before baking. Remove from freezer and follow the baking instructions, maybe adding an extra 5-7 minutes.
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