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Low Carb Keto Cottage Cheese Chicken Nuggets Easy Weeknight Dinner


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  • Author: Josue Balbuena
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings @ 4 nuggets 1x
  • Diet: Keto

Description

These low carb keto cottage cheese chicken nuggets are perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal. They make a great family dinner option and satisfy cravings for keto chicken nuggets with cottage cheese chicken flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken or see FAQs above
  • 1/2 cup full fat cottage cheese or see FAQs above
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup pork rind panko
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup pork rind panko
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the ground chicken in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Drain the cottage cheese using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth for about 5 minutes to remove excess liquid.
  3. Combine all remaining ingredients with the ground chicken and mix well, then stir in the drained cottage cheese.
  4. Using a large cookie scoop, scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet and shape into slightly flattened nuggets.
  5. In a shallow bowl, mix the coating ingredients and roll each nugget in the seasoned pork rind panko, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. Depending on your cooking method, either air fry, bake, or pan fry until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 nuggets
  • Calories: 268kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 714mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g + 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0.05g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 92mg