Low Calorie Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Low Calorie Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
For the Chicken Mix
- 500 g lean ground chicken mince
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mozzarella
Other Ingredients
- 5 rice paper sheets
- as needed cooking spray
For the Easy Garlic Dip
- 100 g 0% Greek yoghurt
- 30 g light mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
- to taste salt
- as needed water, for consistency
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the lean ground chicken mince, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, baking soda, dry oregano, pepper, salt, and mozzarella. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Fill a shallow dish with water. Take one rice paper sheet and briefly dip it in the water to soften it. Place a small amount of the chicken mixture onto the softened rice paper. Fold the rice paper around the chicken mixture to form a nugget shape. Repeat this process with the remaining chicken mixture and rice paper sheets until you have approximately 30 nuggets.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
Place the formed chicken nuggets into an air fryer basket. Spray the nuggets generously with cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Air fry the nuggets at 200°C for 15-20 minutes. Ensure to shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote even crisping.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 200
- 5
While the nuggets are cooking, prepare the garlic dip. In a small bowl, combine the 0% Greek yoghurt, light mayo, and garlic paste. Add salt to taste. Mix well, adding water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Once the chicken nuggets are crispy and cooked through, remove them from the air fryer and serve hot with the easy garlic dip.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Low Calorie Crispy Chicken Nuggets
For the Chicken Mix
- 500 g lean ground chicken mince
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mozzarella
Other Ingredients
- 5 rice paper sheets
- as needed cooking spray
For the Easy Garlic Dip
- 100 g 0% Greek yoghurt
- 30 g light mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
- to taste salt
- as needed water, for consistency
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the lean ground chicken mince, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, baking soda, dry oregano, pepper, salt, and mozzarella. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Fill a shallow dish with water. Take one rice paper sheet and briefly dip it in the water to soften it. Place a small amount of the chicken mixture onto the softened rice paper. Fold the rice paper around the chicken mixture to form a nugget shape. Repeat this process with the remaining chicken mixture and rice paper sheets until you have approximately 30 nuggets.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
Place the formed chicken nuggets into an air fryer basket. Spray the nuggets generously with cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Air fry the nuggets at 200°C for 15-20 minutes. Ensure to shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote even crisping.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 200 - 5
While the nuggets are cooking, prepare the garlic dip. In a small bowl, combine the 0% Greek yoghurt, light mayo, and garlic paste. Add salt to taste. Mix well, adding water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once the chicken nuggets are crispy and cooked through, remove them from the air fryer and serve hot with the easy garlic dip.
⏱️ 1 min