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Published: May 31, 2017 · by: jenniferbanz

Pork Rind Keto Chicken Nuggets

Chunks of chicken coated in a pork rind dust and then fried until golden brown! These pork rind Keto chicken nuggets are crunchy, smoky, juicy, and golden brown. they are so flavorful and easy to make!

Crunchy pork rinds, smoky seasoning, and juicy chicken...these pork rind crusted chicken nuggets are so flavorful and easy to make. My kids love them!

Related: I get all of my grass fed beef and pasture raised chicken from Butcher Box.  Read my honest review here.

Word on the street is kids like chicken nuggets.  Who knew?

My kids are out of school for the summer...are yours?  One of my biggest dilemmas is what to feed the little rascals for lunch!  I don't know about your kids, but mine are unbelievably picky.  Nothing green, nothing leafy, nothing even minutely resembling a vegetable!  I have to be really clever with their meals because I don't want them eating a ton of carbs...and did I mention my youngest doesn't like meat?  Help me!

One thing they do like are these pork rind chicken nuggets.  My oldest likes them dipped in Primal Kitchen Foods Ranch, and my youngest just likes them plain.

What I really like about these yummy little nuggets is that they are breaded (crusted) in pork rinds, duh.  The pork rinds give them such good flavor!  I did a 2 step crusting (breading) process that involves beaten egg and the crushed pork rinds.  You know how people season their flour before they bread their chicken?  I think that is such a waste of seasoning!  Why not season the chicken before you start breading (crusting)?  That's what I do!

Season chicken, dip in beaten egg, smother with crushed pork rinds, fry until golden brown.  The egg doesn't wash off the seasoning!

I have found that the pork rinds need to be crushed pretty fine or they won't get as crispy.  I crunch mine up in a food processor.  You may have to do 2 batches depending on the size of your food processor.

I pan fried these pork rind chicken nuggets in avocado oil to up the fat content, but you could definitely bake them in the oven.  You could also use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast.

Check out my other chicken recipes such as my keto taco salad, Chicken Rollatini, and no mess crispy chicken thighs!

SEE THE KETO CHICKEN NUGGETS VIDEO IN THE RECIPE CARD BELOW

Crunchy pork rinds, smoky seasoning, and juicy chicken...these pork rind chicken nuggets are so flavorful and easy to make. My kids love them!

Pork Rind Keto Chicken Nuggets

Chunks of chicken coated in a pork rind dust and then fried until golden brown! These pork rind Keto chicken nuggets are crunchy, smoky, juicy, and golden brown. they are so flavorful and easy to make!
4.86 from 14 votes
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Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Jennifer Banz

Ingredients

  • 3, 6 ounce Chicken Breasts , cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Cup Crushed pork rinds
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Avocado oil for frying (Click here for my favorite brand on Amazon)

Instructions

  • Pour crushed pork rinds in a shallow bowl and add the seasonings. Mix well. In a separate shallow bowl, add the beaten eggs.  Add the chicken to the egg mixture and stir to coat.
  • In batches dip the chicken into the the pork rinds. Toss to coat
  • Heat about an inch of avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown. A couple of minutes per side should be sufficient.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve immediately

Jennifer's tips

  • You can also bake these in the oven at 375F for 15 minutes
  • These are perfect served with a side of crispy broccoli.  Cook the broccoli seasoned with salt in a 425F oven until crispy.
Servings: 4 Servings

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 11g

Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

Watch how to make it

Keyword :gluten free, recipe for keto chicken nuggets

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  1. Jenny says

    September 28, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    This. Tastes. Amaaaazing!!! 🙌🏼😋 We loved this recipe so much. However, one thing I didn’t like too much was the texture. (Not your “fault” at all!) Instead of avocado oil, I used unrefined coconut oil. I usually bake with that with no issue, but I’m wondering if the use of it lent itself to a rubbery texture of the chicken. Was it too overdone? Can anyone maybe shed some light on this? My family—my picky kids!!—LOVED the taste of it, but they were turned off by the rubbery texture.

    Reply
  2. Virginia says

    July 28, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    5 stars
    Chicken nuggets, easy tasted really good 😌

    Reply
  3. Susan says

    May 29, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    4 stars
    Tried this tonight, it was fabulous. I’m on Keto and could never get chicken nuggets or fingers to work. I used my air fryer and they were so crispy. Next time I might kick up the heat and spices in the pork rinds. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  4. Jessica Lee Averre says

    May 20, 2021 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    Can I cook these in a deep fryer?

    Reply
  5. Jamie says

    May 14, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    I do mine really, really similar to this. I use powdered parm + zero carb ranch seasoning+other seasonings for the 'flour' layer, then roll through an egg wash, then through crushed pork rind crumbs and then -back- through the 'flour' (no egg between crumbs and 'flour' though) and it makes it super crispy. We also like to use this for cheese sticks and pork chops.

    Reply
  6. Amy says

    May 02, 2021 at 8:47 pm

    4 stars
    These are a good alternative to regular nuggets. The thing that is SO annoying about recipes like this that the portions are off. I only used 13 oz of chicken and still had to stop and make more of the seasoning. I would definitely make double.
    If you make them in the oven, stop three-ish minutes short of 15 and broil them. They won’t be crispy is you don’t. I will make these again.

    Reply
  7. JEFF SONDROL says

    March 10, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for this recipe!!!
    I was so excited to try this recipe. I tweaked it a little and it turned out Awesome!!! I only had chicken tenderloins & BBQ flavor pork rinds so omitted the additional spices. I added pinch of Cayenne pepper for heat of course. I also swapped the egg dredge with 1/4 C. Heavy Cream and 1 ts. White Distilled Vinegar. Coated like old school shake & bake plastic bag. Ninja Foodi at 490° air fry mode for 7 minutes turn over to other side for an additional 4 minutes. Phenomenal!!!

    Reply
  8. S says

    February 15, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    How much is 1 serving. The recipe says serves 4

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      February 16, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      1/4th of the recipe. It would depend on how many chicken nuggets you actually make.

      Reply
  9. Linda Chartrand says

    July 10, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    Can you make these in the air fryer?

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      July 20, 2020 at 10:22 am

      Yep!

      Reply
  10. Judith A Lehman says

    February 22, 2020 at 9:56 am

    Best breading ever. Made breaded pork tenderloin. An Indiana fast food favorite. Tweaked with parmesan in crumbs. Was just like the good old days. Thank you.

    Reply
  11. Debra L Steele says

    October 28, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    I plan on trying the nuggets after my next shopping trip. I will be subbing the eggs with buttermilk. I have a nasty egg allergy.

    Reply
  12. Karly says

    January 27, 2019 at 10:50 am

    These look amazing! My husband thanks you!!

    Reply
  13. Destiny says

    January 24, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    I made them in the air fryer on 350° for 12 minutes flipping halfway through. They were amazing. No need to freeze!

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      January 25, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      Good to know, thank you!

      Reply
      • Tracey L Johnson says

        May 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm

        I'm glad to know about the air fryer! I just finished dinner, where my husband and I went crazy over the fried nuggets. They are so tender and juicy and crunchy. Thank you, Jennifer.

  14. Lisa Cox says

    January 08, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    5 stars
    I air fried these and they were delicious. Next time I will use the buffalo flavored pork rinds.

    Reply
  15. Beth says

    November 03, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    Have you ever used the air fryer to cook them and I’m looking to free e some, would I freeze before or after cooking? Thanks

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      November 04, 2018 at 9:06 am

      I bet they would be great in the air fryer! I am not sure about the freezing so I think I need to experiment and add that to the recipe.

      Reply
    • Destiny says

      January 24, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      I made them in the air fryer on 350° for 12 minutes flipping halfway through. They were amazing. No need to freeze!

      Reply
  16. Brenda says

    October 31, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    The nuggets are amazing! Is there any way I could get the nutrition facts? That would be wonderful if you could do that for me. Thank you.

    Reply
  17. Gina Sheridan says

    September 09, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    How long and what temperature would you use to bake them

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      September 10, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      We did 375F for 15 minutes

      Reply
  18. Vanessa says

    September 06, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh! I’ve been craving fried chicken like a madwoman since I started keto but your recipe righted me! I was astonished at how well the batter stuck together and stayed nice and crispy, like an airy panko. I seasoned the chicken like you mentioned and used plenty of thyme and rosemary and... thank you so much!! New go to!

    Reply
  19. Hayley says

    August 06, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    5 stars
    I made these last week for my little guy that has Type 1 Diabetes. Originally I was going to do tenders but I saw your recipe and thought nuggets would be a good idea. He loved them and so did I! I couldn't stop eating them! Thankfully I made a big enough batch for leftovers and froze those for easy and fast dinners in the future. I was surprised the pork rind flavor disappeared when baking. Will definitely make these again!

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      August 07, 2018 at 8:30 am

      So glad you liked them!

      Reply
    • Pam says

      July 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      I would love to freeze these. Do you do it before or after baking? Do they heat up crispy after freezing?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        July 22, 2019 at 6:25 pm

        You could freeze them before or after cooking. I think freezing before cooking, then letting them thaw and continue cooking as the directions state, would yield crispy results.

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