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Healthy Chicken Nuggets

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A crispy, high-protein nugget upgrade to save and make again.

Crispy Ritz Chicken Nuggets

Crispy Ritz Chicken Nuggets

420 cal 52g protein 17g carbs 15g fat

Makes 15 nuggets. Macros are for the whole batch — per nugget: 28 cal, 3.5g protein, 1.1g carbs, 1g fat.

Ingredients
  • 7 1/2 oz (210g) raw boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 30 to 35g Ritz crackers, finely crushed (nutrition calculated with 26.25g)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (nutrition calculated with 1/2 egg)
  • Spray oil
  • Salt and seasonings, to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F or the oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut the chicken into 15 even pieces, about 14g each.
  3. Season, dip each piece in the beaten egg, then coat in the crushed Ritz.
  4. Lightly spray both sides with oil.
  5. Air fry 8 to 10 minutes or bake 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and 165°F inside.