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.

Easy Gluten-Free Chicken High Protein Kid Friendly

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

kcal / serving

2310 kcal total

Carbs

0.8g

per serving

24 g total

Fat

per serving

150 g total

Protein

6.7g

per serving

201 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

nuggets

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Tomato Purée

tbsp

Balsamic Vinegar

Dairy

piece

Eggs

free-range

tbsp

Butter

for drizzling

tbsp

Butter

melted, for sauce

Meat

piece

Chicken Breasts

cut into nuggets

NutsSeeds

180

Almonds

ground

1.5

tsp

Salt

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

0.75

tsp

Onion Powder

0.75

tsp

Garlic Powder

0.5

tsp

Smoked Paprika

to taste

pinch

Salt

for sauce

pinch

Black Pepper

for sauce

Method

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.