The last time I ate chicken nuggets I was probably a teenager. And why (WHY?) haven’t I had them since? They’re every bit as good as I remember them being. I feel like a fool for waiting so long to reacquaint myself with my childhood favorite lunch. The chicken nuggets I remember from when I was a kid came in a package stored in the freezer. They were easy enough for 7-year-old me to pull out the package, put a few (several dozen) onto a baking tray and pop in the oven. I’ve got a batch of these healthy baked chicken nuggets in my freezer right now cause somedays 40-year-old me still needs an easy to make lunch.
What’s awesome about these healthy baked chicken nuggets
Crispy on the outside and tender meat inside = delicious.They’re super easy to make. Not as easy as opening a pre-made bag, but 100% worth the few extra steps.They are made with all good for you ingredients.Paleo + gluten-free chicken nuggets.Freezer friendly so you can make a big batch and cook them as you want them.
Gluten-free chicken nuggets ingredients
The nice thing about making homemade chicken nuggets is that you control exactly what goes into them. There are no scary or hard to pronounce ingredients. There are 4 things you’ll need to make these: To make these nuggets, all you have to do is dip the chicken in the egg, then in starch mixed with spices, then bake them. So easy!
How to freeze homemade chicken nuggets
There are few better things than coming home starving and remembering that you’re a domestic rockstar and have dinner waiting for you to pull out of the freezer and pop into the oven. These healthy nuggets are the best for meal prep. That’s it! It’s super easy to make a big batch and save some for later.
Dipping sauce ideas
It’s hard to go wrong with classic nugget dips like ketchup, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, or mustard. My childhood favorite was an equal parts mix of honey and mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip!) which we creatively called Honey Mayo Sauce. Here are a few other ideas to kick it up a notch:
Easy GuacamoleRoasted Caramelized Onion DipPesto HummusCreamy Avocado SauceEmerald Isle Dipping Sauce (not healthy but SO good!)
What to serve with homemade chicken nuggets
When lunch or dinner needs to be on the table stat, I will often keep the side easy and quick roast (ie: at 500 degrees) some broccoli or cauliflower tossed in a little oil and salt. Here are a few other simple ideas:
Honey Roasted CarrotsSesame Garlic Miso Butter MushroomsCheesy Irish Cheddar CauliflowerThe Best Greek SaladSweet and Spicy Yam Wedges
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Honey Garlic Chicken FingersSweet and Spicy Paleo Chicken FingersSaucy Peanut Chicken with Broccoli and PeppersAsian Chicken Sheet Pan DinnerCheesy Fajita Stuffed ChickenSheet Pan Faux Honey Mustard Chicken
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