Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets
Kid-approved chicken nuggets with grated sweet potato baked right in. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and freezer friendly.
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
DifficultyEasy
Makes4 servings (5 nuggets)
Credit: Original recipe by what_mollymade. See the original post on Instagram. We link instead of embedding so the creator gets the view.
Our version uses the cleanest organic ingredients, stays gluten-free, and avoids corn wherever we can. The original is shown exactly as the creator posted it.
servings (5 nuggets)
Our clean version
Ingredients
- 1 lb organic pasture-raised ground chicken
- 2 cups finely grated or chopped organic sweet potato (1 medium-large)
- 2 tbsp organic tapioca flour or arrowroot starch
- 1 1/2 tsp organic onion powder
- 1 tsp each organic paprika, organic garlic powder, and kosher salt
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Method
- Mix everything well, form into nuggets, and air fry; they also cook from frozen, so a double batch works as freezer nuggets. 20g protein and 15g net carbs per serving.
What we changed and why
- Dropped the cornstarch option to stay corn-free.
- Iodized table salt usually contains corn-derived dextrose; sea salt avoids it.
Original as posted
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cups finely grated or chopped sweet potato (1 medium-large)
- 2 tbsp tapioca flour, arrowroot starch, or cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp each paprika, garlic powder, and kosher salt
Method
- Mix everything well, form into nuggets, and air fry; they also cook from frozen, so a double batch works as freezer nuggets. 20g protein and 15g net carbs per serving.
Notes from our recipe log: Gluten-free. Kid-friendly and meal-prep friendly.
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Estimated nutrition
Per serving (1 of 4 servings (5 nuggets)), for our clean version. This is an estimate, not lab tested.
| Calories | 238 |
| Protein | 20.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.5 g |
| Fat | 9.3 g |
Assumes: 1 lb ground chicken (about 85% lean), 2 tbsp tapioca. Matches the creator's 20 g protein and 15 g net carbs.
Gear we use
- Air fryer (our pick coming soon)
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Swap ideas
- Potatoes: Cauliflower florets (keto); Celery root
- Chicken: Turkey; Pork tenderloin
