Maintaining a gluten free diet with kids can be tricky. It is important that you are able to incorporate some of those kid friendly classics like chicken nuggets. I remember searching high and low for gluten free chicken nuggets my son would love to eat.
Since many years have passed, I am thrilled to have developed a couple of gluten free chicken nugget recipes, but this is hands down my easiest one.
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Real food vs. fast food
I don’t know about you, but there are days that I envy that mom that can go through a drive through to pick up dinner for her kids. But then I remember that the quality of the food I serve is so much better and that my kids will benefit from it so much more. This definitely motivates me to do what I do.
This recipe could actually pass for “fast food” chicken nuggets. In fact, when I took my first bite of these gluten free chicken nuggets, I was shocked at how close they tasted to actual fast food.
The other thing I love about these nuggets is that you can also add hidden vegetables. I recently mixed in some spaghetti squash and my 2 year old gobbled them up so fast. If you try this, chose a vegetable that does not have a robust taste. My usual go-to’s are spaghetti squash and zucchini, because they are so mild and easily hidden.
Putting it all together
To make these delicious nuggets first you will need to choose a brand of gluten free potato chips. We love Kettle brand sea salt kettle chips. Then fill your blender about halfway and grind. I usually add 1/3 of a bag at a time.
Place the blended chips on a plate and get ready to bread the chicken
Divide the ground chicken into portions, shape into nuggets and cover both sides with this breading. Add about 2 tbsp of canola oil to a skillet and fry the nuggets. Flip and cook them until golden brown.
I hope your kiddos love these as much as mine do. Serve with some gluten free ketchup and not only will you have yourself a “fast food” meal, you will also have a meal made fast.
If you decide to add some veggies. You will add them to the ground chicken before dipping them in the breading.
I am excited for you to try these and let me know what you think.
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2 Ingredient Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken I use 1/2 lb ground breast and 1/2 lb ground thigh
- 1 bag gf potato chips
Instructions
- Place chips in a blender 1/3 bag at a time and grind
- Place the blended chips on a plate
- Portion the ground chicken and shape into nuggets
- Cover the nuggets with chip coating and get ready for frying
- Add just enough canola oil to a skillet to coat the bottom, roughly about 2 tbsp. Heat the oil for a minute or two before adding the chicken
- Begin frying the nuggets and turning them until they are golden on both sides
- Place on a paper towel covered plate to drain excess oil
- Serve and enjoy!