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Chicken Nuggets with Easy BBQ Sauce

Crispy almond-crusted gluten-free chicken nuggets served with a simple, homemade tangy BBQ sauce. Healthy and easy to prepare.

EasyGluten-FreeChickenHigh ProteinKid Friendly

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 77 kcals 2310 kcals
Carbohydrates 0.8 grams 24 grams
Fat 5 grams 150 grams
Protein 6.7 grams 201 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
30 nuggets
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Tomato Purée
2
tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
1
tbsp
Butter
for drizzling
2
tbsp
Butter
melted, for sauce
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Breasts
cut into nuggets
NutsSeeds
180
g
Almonds
ground
1.5
tsp
Salt
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
0.75
tsp
Onion Powder
0.75
tsp
Garlic Powder
0.5
tsp
Smoked Paprika
to taste
1
pinch
Salt
for sauce
1
pinch
Black Pepper
for sauce

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a tray with parchment.
  • Stir seasoning into the ground almonds and beat eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Season chicken, dip in egg, and coat thoroughly in almonds.
  • Arrange nuggets on the tray.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan and drizzle over the nuggets.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway until golden-brown.
  • Whisk tomato purée, melted butter, and balsamic vinegar together.
  • Season sauce with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • Transfer sauce to a jar and chill until needed.