Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Chicken & coating:

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1″ pieces (you love high-protein!)
½ cup almond flour (you love almond flour—keeps it GF/low-carb!)
¼ cup grated Parmesan (adds crispness—you love cheese!)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp avocado oil (for baking or air frying)

Sugar-free honey sesame glaze:

3 tbsp sugar-free honey (monk fruit blend—you love blood sugar friendly!)
2 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce (you love low-sodium!)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp sesame seeds

For serving:

Extra sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Optional sides:
→ Cauliflower rice or stir-fried veggies (low-carb—you love this!)

Instructions

1. Coat nuggets:

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
Dip chicken pieces in beaten egg, then coat in almond-Parmesan mixture.
Place on parchment-lined baking sheet or air fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil.

2. Bake or air fry:

Oven: Bake 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
Air Fryer: Cook 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.

3. Make glaze:

While chicken cooks, whisk sugar-free honey, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in sesame seeds.

4. Toss & serve:

Toss hot nuggets in glaze until coated. Garnish with green onions and extra sesame seeds.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use chicken thighs—more flavorful and stay juicier.
✅ Don’t overcrowd pan/basket—ensures even crispiness.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Coconut aminos = 65% less sodium than soy sauce
→ Boost umami with extra garlic and ginger
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free honey = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 5g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <6g net carbs/serving
→ Increase healthy fats: extra sesame oil drizzle
✅ Make ahead:
→ Glaze keeps 1 week refrigerated
→ Cooked nuggets keep 3 days refrigerated (reheat in air fryer for crispness)

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 3 days | Best fresh
→ Serving ideas:
→ Over salad greens for protein bowl
→ With veggie sticks and extra glaze for dipping
→ For kids’ dinner or game night snack

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