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Easy Keto Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets (crunchy!)

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Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets

Table of Contents

  • A healthier, low-carb option for chicken nuggets
  • Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets: A secret ingredient
  • How so I make the copycat chicken nuggets crunchy?
  • What can I serve low-carb copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets with?
  • What can I serve as a side with chicken nuggets?
  • Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Nutrition

A healthier, low-carb option for chicken nuggets

These copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets are an easy weeknight dinner and perfect for picky eaters.

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Like most moms, I love the convenience of drive-through chicken nuggets, but not so much the carb count.

Check out the nutritional info of Chick-fil-A nuggets, if you’re interested.

I wanted to find a way to replicate that deliciousness in a more healthy way. Enter: drive through copycat nuggets at home.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets: A secret ingredient

If you want that extra flavor brought out in your chicken, you can marinate your bare chicken bits in pickle juice for a couple of hours.

I’ve heard this is Chick-fil-A’s secret and it’s super yummy!

How so I make the copycat chicken nuggets crunchy?

The real secret here is to get your oil hot enough so the nuggets sizzle when plopped into the pan.

You’ll also want to make sure to paper towel-dry the chicken before bathing them in your whisked egg mixture. This way, they’ll be primed to absorb more egg.

What can I serve low-carb copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets with?

My favorite low-carb barbecue sauce is G Hughes because there’s no aftertaste and only 2 g. carbs per serving.

You’ll also find low-carb options with many hot sauces since they’re mostly a combination of vinegar and pepper- and both are really low in carbs.

What can I serve as a side with chicken nuggets?

Perfect side dish options for nuggets include:

  • side salad
  • green beans
  • Copycat Chick-fil-A Kale Salad (with easy dressing)
Copycat Low Carb Chick-fil-A nuggets

Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets

Easy Chick-fil-A Copycat Crispy Chicken Nuggets. A simple, keto & low carb chicken nugget recipe with only a few ingredients.
4.35 from 29 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Amber @ Low Carb Quick

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pickle juice optional, to marinate chicken bits before frying
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast, cut into 1/2 in squares
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1 cup finely ground almond flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground pepper
  • .5 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Heat oil on med-high heat in medium pan.
  • Slice chicken into 1/2 inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towel.
  • submerge chicken into whisked eggs
  • One at a time, transfer chicken pieces to bowl containing dry ingredients and place in frying pan.
  • Flip nuggets after about 4-5 minutes on each side. Fry until golden brown. Remove and place on a plate with a paper towel.

Nutrition

Serving: 6nuggets (approximate) | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 57.5g | Fat: 18.1g | Cholesterol: 309mg | Sodium: 1245mg
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Comments

  1. Mary

    March 24, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    I made these but they were extremely salty. Are you sure it’s 1 Tablespoon of salt to only 1 cup almond flour?

    Reply
    • lowcarbquick

      December 15, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      Based on several comments, I have adjusted the salt ratio. Thanks for stopping by!

  2. Anonymous

    April 22, 2020 at 9:56 pm

    I will totally try this will let you know how it turns out.

    Reply
  3. Dawn

    June 7, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Too salty! I suggest omitting half the salt, otherwise delicious

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  4. A.D

    June 15, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    We need the macros please.

    Reply
  5. Anonymous

    August 15, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    The seasoning amounts are off. An entire tablespoon (tbsp) each of salt, pepper, and paprika is way too much! Will have to tweek it but otherwise, the pickle juice gives a good flavor. Wonder how these would do in an air fryer?

    Reply
    • Jaime

      February 9, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      Air fryer options?

    • lowcarbquick

      February 10, 2021 at 4:11 pm

      When I make nuggets in the air fryer, everything is usually the same with a bit of oil in the pot. 400 degrees for about 5 minutes on air crisp. Let me know how it turns out. From frozen, about 10-12 minutes. Thanks for stopping by!

  6. Diana

    January 20, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    Can we list the amount of nuggies per serving please

    Reply
    • lowcarbquick

      January 21, 2021 at 6:05 pm

      Sure, thanks so much for the suggestion, Diana. And, thanks so much for stopping by LCQ 🙂

    • carrie brown

      February 1, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      Me and my fiance really enjoyed these Keto easy copycat chick-fil-a nuggets. They were really good. I’ll have to make them again some other time.

    • lowcarbquick

      February 2, 2021 at 8:52 am

      Hi Diana,
      I’m so glad you enjoyed. Happy cooking! -Amber

  7. Kristy H

    February 21, 2021 at 9:32 pm

    I am allergic to Almonds so I Will try with ground seasoned pork rinds

    Reply
    • lowcarbquick

      February 22, 2021 at 7:29 pm

      That sounds like a great substitution, Kristy. Thanks for stopping by and trying the nuggets. -Amber

  8. breanna

    July 19, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    425 calories? And also new to keto so what makes these keto? lol thank you!

    Reply
    • lowcarbquick

      July 20, 2021 at 1:41 pm

      Hi Breanna, These nuggets are gluten-free, do not contain sugar, or as many carbohydrates as regular breading for nuggets. Instead, almond flour is used. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for stopping by! -Amber

  9. Teddy

    July 19, 2021 at 10:05 pm

    kcals ?? google says one kcal equals 1000 calories? can someone help me understand that? :’)

    Reply
    • lowcarbquick

      July 20, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      Hi, Teddy! There are 425 calories for this recipe. The food calorie, or kilocalorie (Cal, Calorie or kcal), most widely used in nutrition, is the amount of heat needed to cause the same increase in one kilogram of water. Thus, 1 kilocalorie (kcal) = 1000 calories (cal). I hope this helps. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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