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Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Veggie-Packed Homemade Chicken Nuggets for a Healthier Bite

Whip up delicious and veggie-loaded homemade chicken nuggets that are a healthier alternative to fast food, perfect for the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 18 nuggets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nugget Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 medium Grated Zucchini Squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1 medium Grated Carrot Can use chopped yellow squash instead
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach Optional, can increase zucchini or carrot if omitted
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Or use fresh minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to taste
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for Cooking Avocado oil is recommended

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Grater
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Zucchini: Grate zucchini, wrap in a kitchen towel, and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Combine zucchini, ground chicken, carrot, spinach, and seasonings in a bowl.
  3. Form Nuggets: Shape mixture into about 18 nugget forms, about 2 inches wide.
  4. Heat Oil: Heat avocado oil in a skillet until shimmering.
  5. Cook Nuggets: Fry nuggets for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve: Transfer cooked nuggets to paper towel and serve warm with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1nuggetCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These nuggets can be frozen for later use. Make a double batch for convenient meals.

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