Tender and Juicy Quinoa Chicken Nuggets

This recipe redeems these tasty bite sized snacks. They are packed with protein and a very

healthy option.

Best of all they are juicy and delicious!

Tender and Juicy Quinoa Chicken Nuggets

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 1 egg, lightly whisked
• 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
• Extra virgin olive oil or unrefined coconut oil spray

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.

2. Cube chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. Place flour, egg, and quinoa in 3 separate bowls.

4. Coat chicken with almond flour, dip in egg, shake off any excess and coat with quinoa. Press the quinoa lightly to make it stick to the chicken.

5. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. Lightly spray nuggets with olive or coconut oil.

7. Bake 25 – 35 minutes until golden and cooked thoroughly.

Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy!

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