Since our family turned gluten-free in January as an experiment for various physical ailments, it's been a bit of a journey of discovery. We're all feeling so much better for it and it's been really positive for us. I haven't found cooking too much of a problem, and eating out is relatively straight-forward nowadays with most establishments catering for allergies. What I do miss are the naughty little treats, the quick and easy meals I used to go to my freezer for. I hanker for a sausage roll or a decent frozen pizza. There are some go-to meals that I've yet to crack as a gluten-free option but I'm pleased to say I've come up with a delicious and very easy recipe for gluten-free chicken nuggets using Nutribix breakfast cereal. These crunchy, moreish pieces of chicken are super-healthy - I use free range, skinless chicken breast and they are baked in the oven rather than fried so they are low in fat. There's no added sugar in the Nutribix biscuits and I add only a pinch of salt for taste, but you could choose to omit that altogether. Nutribix are also fortified with vitamins, so they include Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folic Acid. Made with Sorghum, they are naturally gluten-free.
I've also made these using leftover cooked chicken from our Sunday roast, you'll just need to reduce the cooking time to ensure the meat doesn't get tough and over-cooked.
Ingredients:
2 skinless chicken breasts
1 egg (beaten)
4 Nutribix biscuits (crushed)
Pinch salt, pepper and Cayenne pepper to taste
Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees C.
Beat your egg in a bowl. In a separate bowl, crumble the Nutribix with your hands into crumbs. Add your seasoning and mix well.
Cut the chicken into bite sized chunks or strips.
Dip each chicken piece first in the egg, then in the coating and ensure it is covered all over.
Lay out on a flat baking sheet and bake for approx 20 minutes. Cut one nugget open to ensure the chicken is white and cooked through.
Serve with your favourite dipping sauce as a snack or with vegetables as a main meal.
I'm so interested in trying more gluten free recipes at the moment - and this is one I know my boys will love. I actually think I have some Nutribix in the cupboard!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab way to make gluten-free nuggets! I think I'd try this out even though we don't follow a gluten-free diet - I've made nuggets before with cornflakes, so very similar in thought process!
ReplyDeleteDelicious and a great way to make gluten free nuggets. I will have to give these a try
ReplyDeleteThese look delicious - and easy enough that even I could do them! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of the coating, I don't think you are missing out with that one, more discovering something better.
ReplyDeleteHomemade chicken nuggets are totally different to shop bought ones aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThese look delicious x
I've just taken on a child that is gluten free so this recipe is a godsend
ReplyDeleteThe girls love chicken nuggets and this looks like a recipe they'd enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteI need to stock up on Nutribix these look great and I bet they taste so much better x
ReplyDeleteThey look really crunchy! I use cornflakes and I am forever converted!
ReplyDeleteYum! I do find the frozen chicken nuggets I sometimes give the kids to be a bit disgusting. These look so much nicer - I especially like the fact that they're made using proper chicken breasts.
ReplyDeleteOh YUM, these look amazing! Interesting to hear you're feeling better going gluten free, we've not done that but we're trying to cut back on some meats a bit :)
ReplyDeleteFinally, a chicken nugget recipe to rival chick-fil-a that is healthy!! I used almond flour and chicken thighs instead of breast and they turned out great – my kids loved them! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this great recipe tutorial. I am going to try out this.
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