Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
These chicken nuggets might take a bit longer than heating up frozen, store-bought nuggets, but the extra time and effort pays off! I like to make a big batch of chicken nuggets for the whole week. You can also store the extras in the freezer and reheat in the oven, or toaster oven, when you are wanting a quick dinner or snack. Enjoy these nuggets by themselves, or dip the in your favorite sauce: mine would be Justin’s Wing Sauce.
Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 3 Chicken Breast
- 2 Eggs
- 1½ - 2 Cups Gluten Free Flour or Breadcrumbs
- 1 TBSP Garlic Powder
- 1 TBSP Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
- Salt & Pepper (To taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and spray two baking sheets with non-stick spray. (Most cooking sprays are gluten free, but those intended for baking might not be.)
- Cut chicken into 1" cubes.
- In a small bowl, crack eggs and stir together until egg whites and yokes are combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and spices.
- Arrange your work space as follows for a smooth assembly line: cubed chicken, egg wash bowl, flour mixture bowl, sprayed baking sheets.
- Using one hand, place a few pieces of chicken into egg wash to coat. Tap excess egg wash and transfer chicken pieces to flour mixture bowl.
- With your other hand, dredge the chicken in your flour mixture to coat evenly. Tap off any excess flour.
- Arrange chicken nuggets on baking sheets so they are not touching.
- Repeat until all chicken pieces are coated.
- Bake chicken nuggets for 15 minutes.
- After the nuggets are baked, keep in oven and broil on high for 5 minutes to help the flour crisp up.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly before devouring.
Notes
- Bake and broil times may vary depending on nugget size, and your oven. Please watch carefully so they do not burn.
- Again, when using a cooking spray please double check it only contains gluten free ingredients. Some baking sprays uses flour to help cakes not stick to pans, which would not be gluten free.
- You can also use silicone baking mats or aluminum foil instead of cooking spray.
- In the past, I have used store bought gluten free bread crumbs, gluten free flour, and even rice flour for my chicken nuggets. I find rice flour stays crispy longer, but flour absorbs more sauce if you are coating them rather than dipping.
- Change up the spices to change the flavor profile of your nuggets. Try Italian seasoning or add some curry powder for a change.