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High Protein Spicy Nuggets

30 minServes 1Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

1 person
  • lean chicken mince (lean)Meat400 g
  • sweet chipotle crisps (blended into fine crumbs)Other25 g
  • egg whitesDairy20 ml
  • srirachaPantry20 ml
  • paprika (2 tsp, divided)Spices4 g
  • garlic powder (2 tsp, divided)Spices4 g
  • onion powder (2 tsp, divided)Spices4 g
  • cajun seasoning (2 tsp, divided)Spices4 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • cooking oil sprayPantry5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

644kcal

Carbs
46 g
Proteins
97 g
Fat
8 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Blender
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken mince

    • Put the chicken mince in a bowl with half of the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cajun seasoning, plus salt and pepper.
    • Mix with your hands until all the seasoning is well incorporated.
    Step 1
  2. Make the crispy coating

    • Add the crisps and the remaining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cajun seasoning to a blender cup.
    • Blend into fine crumbs and pour them out onto a plate.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the wet mixture

    • In a separate bowl, combine the egg whites and sriracha and mix well.
    Step 3
  4. Shape and coat the nuggets

    • Shape the chicken mince into nuggets.
    • Dip each nugget in the egg white mixture, then toss in the crumb mixture until fully coated.
    • Place the coated nuggets on a baking tray or rack.
    Step 4
  5. Bake or air fry

    • Give the nuggets a quick spray of cooking oil.
    • Bake or air fry at 180 °C until golden and cooked through.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Serve with your favourite low-calorie sauce.
    Step 6