Pork Rind-Crusted Chicken Nuggets with Lemon-Dill

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Juicy chicken nuggets coated in crunchy pork rind crumbs, brightened with fresh dill and lemon zest. Baked to golden perfection without deep-frying. This American-inspired chicken recipe (keto), ready in about 33 minutes, pairs chicken breast, pork rinds, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 18 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine diced chicken with 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp fresh dill, and 1/2 tsp lemon zest.
  3. Step 3: Place crushed pork rinds in shallow dish. Dip chicken pieces into pork rind mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Step 4: Arrange coated chicken on baking sheet, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil, and bake for 18 minutes, flipping once, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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