Paleo Almond-Crusted Chicken Nuggets

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Tender chicken nuggets coated in a flavorful blend of spices and almond flour, fried to golden perfection, made without eggs or dairy. This American-inspired chicken recipe (whole30, paleo), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, unsweetened almond milk, apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a bowl, stirring and letting it sit for 5 minutes to create a dairy-free buttermilk.
  2. Step 2: In a separate large bowl, mix 1 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup coconut flour, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Dip 1 lb chicken breast cubes into the almond milk mixture, then dredge each piece in the flour-spice mixture, pressing the coating onto the chicken to adhere well.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1/2 cup coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry the coated chicken nuggets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching 165°F internally.
  5. Step 5: Drain cooked nuggets on paper towels and serve warm.

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