Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets

Aly

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 50 mins

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.

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.