Crispy Carnivore Baked Chicken Nuggets

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Crispy Carnivore Baked Chicken Nuggets

📝 Description

These Crispy Carnivore Baked Chicken Nuggets are juicy inside, golden outside, and completely grain-free. Instead of flour or breadcrumbs, they use crushed pork rinds and cheese for a crunchy, high-protein coating. Perfect for carnivore, keto, and low-carb eaters — and great for meal prep or quick snacks.

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🥩 Ingredients (Carnivore Version)

For the nuggets

  • 2 large chicken breasts (or 500–600 g), cut into nugget-size pieces

  • 1 cup crushed pork rinds (fine crumbs)

  • ½ cup finely grated hard cheese (parmesan or aged cheddar)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (optional, helps coating stick)

  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

For baking

  • 2–3 tbsp melted butter, ghee, or tallow

Optional (if not strict carnivore)

  • Black pepper

  • Garlic powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven
    Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment or lightly grease with animal fat.

  2. Prepare coating
    In a bowl, mix:

    • crushed pork rinds

    • grated cheese

    • salt

    • optional seasonings

  3. Egg wash
    In another bowl, whisk eggs with heavy cream.

  4. Coat chicken
    Dip each chicken piece in egg mixture, then press into pork rind coating until fully covered.

  5. Arrange
    Place nuggets on tray. Brush or drizzle melted butter/ghee over the tops.

  6. Bake
    Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

  7. Extra crisp finish (optional)
    Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for deeper browning.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with melted butter for dipping

  • Pair with sour cream or cream cheese dip

  • Add alongside scrambled eggs for a carnivore plate

  • Slice and use in cheese wraps

  • Great for lunchboxes and meal prep

🔄 Variations

Air Fryer Version

  • Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flip halfway.

Extra Cheesy Crust

  • Increase cheese to ¾ cup for thicker crust.

Dark Meat Nuggets

  • Use boneless chicken thighs for juicier nuggets.

Zero-Dairy Version

  • Use only pork rind crumbs (skip cheese).

❓ Related Questions

Can I fry instead of bake?
Yes — shallow fry in tallow or ghee 3–4 minutes per side.

Why are my nuggets not crispy?
Coating too coarse or not enough fat brushed on top.

Can I freeze them?
Yes — freeze after baking, reheat in oven or air fryer.

Best pork rind texture?
Very finely crushed sticks best.

🧮 Approx Nutrition (per serving, 1/4 batch)

  • Calories: ~320 kcal

  • Protein: ~35 g

  • Fat: ~20 g

  • Carbs: ~0–1 g

💭 Final Thoughts

These carnivore nuggets give you the crunch and comfort of classic nuggets without grains or carbs. They’re simple, high-protein, and highly customizable based on how strict you are. Once you try the pork-rind crust, it becomes a go-to method for many carnivore recipes. If you want, I can convert this into a short reel script or caption next.

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