Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets with Creamy Avocado Dipping Sauce

A delicious and nutritious twist on classic chicken nuggets, our Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets are perfect for those aiming to maintain a healthy weight while enjoying comforting flavors. This recipe is designed to meet gluten-free, dairy-free, and SIBO-friendly dietary needs, making it suitable for a variety of diets.


These nuggets are made from tender chicken breast, coated in a crunchy layer of gluten-free crackers, providing a satisfying crunch without any gluten or dairy. Paired with a creamy avocado dill dipping sauce and refreshing cucumber slices, this meal is both nutrient-dense and full of flavor. Ideal for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack, these chicken nuggets can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights or healthy snacking. Enjoy the delightful combination of taste and texture while adhering to your dietary goals; this recipe is an excellent addition to your meal rotation, ensuring that healthy eating can still be enjoyable and satisfying.

Overview

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

30 min

Yield

4 servings

Serving Size

4 pieces (150 grams)

Chicken Breast

Cut into bite-sized pieces

1 pound

Gluten-Free Crackers

Crushed into crumbs

1 cup

Flaxseed Meal

As an egg substitute, mix and let sit for 5 minutes

1 tablespoon mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water

Salt

To taste

1 teaspoon

Black Pepper

To taste

1/2 teaspoon

Paprika

For flavor and color

1/2 teaspoon

Olive Oil

For frying

2 tablespoons

Cucumber

For dipping sauce and as a side

1/2 cucumber, sliced

Avocado

For the creamy dipping sauce

1 medium, mashed

Fresh Dill

For flavor in dipping sauce

1 tablespoon, chopped

Lemon Juice

For flavor in dipping sauce

1 tablespoon

Steps

 
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Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

250

Total Fat

10g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

5.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2g

Cholesterol

60mg

Sodium

400mg

Total Carbohydrates

8g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Soluble Fiber

0g

Insoluble Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

0g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

30g

Calcium

20mg

Iron

1.5mg

Potassium

450mg

Vitamin A

100mcg

Vitamin C

2mg

Phosphorus

200mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Dairy
Gluten
Wheat
Soy
Onion
Garlic
Cashew
Corn
Pineapple
Beef
Blueberry
Broccoli
Buckwheat
Capsaicin
Chard
Collagen
Crab
Date
Mustard
Potassium Nitrate
Quinoa
Rosemary
Strawberry
Tyramine
Whey