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    Home » Recipes » Main Meal » Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets

    Published: Jan 26, 2014 · Modified: Nov 17, 2020 by Linda Warren

    Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets

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    These Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets are the answer to dinner for that toddler picky eaters phase. They're not only healthier than the standard chicken nuggets, because they're baked not fried, but gluten-free too. The best part- toddlers love them!

    Stacked Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets on turquoise plate.

    My son has entered the "picky eating phase" where chicken nuggets top the list!  Although there are some decent nuggets out there - I really wanted to try my hand at a healthier version that was also gluten-free. So, I picked up a package of ground chicken and went to work.
    Baked chicken nuggets on cookie sheet.

    Less than 30 minutes later - I had 32 cute little nuggets that not only looked like real nuggets, but tasted like them too!  And if that wasn't good enough, my son ate them all up and asked for more! Now that's what I like to call a win-win.
    Little boy eating chicken nuggets.

    Frequently asked questions about chicken nuggets

    Can toddlers eat chicken nuggets?

    Yes, especially these baked chicken nuggets. Sometimes toddlers have a hard time eating meat but these nuggets use ground chicken which is perfect for their little teeth.

    Are these healthier than packaged chicken nuggets?

    A big yes to that question! These limit the salt and fat, not to mention chemicals, that are found in the frozen nugget varieties. So feel good about making this homemade version for your little one.

    Pro-tip: For a crispier coating - spray top of nuggets with additional cooking spray.

    More foods toddlers will love:

    Chobani and Healthy Snacks from 2 Cookin Mamas

    Gluten Free Fish Sticks from What the Fork

    Pineapple Carrot Muffins from 2 Cookin Mamas

    Enjoy!

    Chicken Nuggets on blue plate square

    Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets

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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 32 nuggets
    Calories: 33kcal
    Author: Linda Warren

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats ground
    • 1 lb. ground chicken
    • 1 teaspoon paprika divided
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese divided
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup gluten free breadcrumbs or panko crumbs

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
    • Using a food processor - grind oats into breadcrumb size pieces.
    • Combine oats, chicken, ½ teaspoon paprika, garlic, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.
    • In a small bowl, mix together remaining paprika, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs or panko crumbs.
    • Take 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture, press into nugget shape with fingers, and coat with breadcrumb mix.
    • Place nuggets on prepared cookie sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, turning once after 10 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 77mg | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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