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Macademia & coconut baked chicken nuggets with turnip fries

Laura_beau
Laura_beau Posts: 1,029 Member
edited December 2024 in Recipes
I originally posted this recipe in the low carb forum- but thought it's so good everyone should see it!!

N.B I have used macadamia nuts, as they are the lowest carb nut. If you are worried about fat/calories you can easily sub for a lower fat nut like almonds.

I'll post the links to the sites where I found these beauties at the bottom. I have put the US/UK equivalent measurements where possible.

Chicken Nuggets- This recipe serves 2- 3g NET carbs per portion, approx 500 cals.

-2 chicken breast fillets, cut into nugget sized chunks
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/8 cup/32g unsweetened coconut flakes/ dessicated coconut
- 2oz/ 58g crushed macademia nuts
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper (optional, but really tasty- otherwise a squeeze of lemon juice over the top will work well)
- 1 tbsp oil, for greasing the baking tray.

1. Put the coconut, crushed nuts & seasoning in a bowl.

2. Dip the chicken in the egg and then toss in the coconut/nut mix and then place on the greased baking tray. repeat.

3. Bake nuggets until cooked through & golden- approx 25 mins at 400 degrees F/ 200 degrees C/ gas mark 6

Atkins spiced turnip fries- Recipe serves 6. 4g NET Carbs, approx 68 calories per portion

- 4 small turnips
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper/ chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika/pimenton*
- 2 tbsp oil

* Original recipe calls for 1/2 tsp chilli powder but I think 1/2 tsp smoked paprika adds a delicious BBQ flavour.

1. Peel & slice turnips and cut into chunky fries/chips.

2. Coat in oil & spices

3. Bake at 400 degrees F/ 200 degrees C/ Gas mark 6 for 25 mins, turning and checking halfway through

Nugget Link: http://www.thegetinshapeworkoutplan.com/coconut-macadamia-nut-crusted-chicken/

Turnip Fries: http://au.atkins.com/recipes/recipe/lightly-spicy-turnip-fries.html

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