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Macademia & coconut baked chicken nuggets with turnip fries

Laura_beau
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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
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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Neat idea! I like making chicken nuggets with crushed pork rinds and seasoning and bake it up. Then, I fry it in refined coconut oil. Comes out perfect every time! Even better than that Tyson crap.0
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Tasty sounding!0
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I want to try this (minus cocunut bleck) and I have heard people use radish as a sub for potato and stuff before too! That or turnips.0
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BUMP - sounds bloody lovely!0
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I happen to have 3 turnips sitting in my veggie drawer right now - and this is a nice thing to try for dinner tonight!!!!0
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bump!!!!0
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yeah I'm gonna bump this one too! Thanks0
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YUM! Thank you! :flowerforyou:0
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This made me drool a bit. A couple months ago I had coconut and macadamia crusted mahi-mahi at an upscale restaurant.. I had said I wanted to recreate it, and this just reminded me.
Also, I tried turnips for the first time this summer (came in my CSA share), and I thought they were awesome in baked fry form!0 -
bump - yum! Thanks for sharing, I would have never thought of this!0
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sounds good!0
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I know it;s on my news feed but bump. this sounds too good0
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THANKS! YUM0
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This sounds AMAZING!0
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This WAS amazing, I made it last night
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Am going to try it as a schnitzel coating for pork, and as a fish crust too.0 -
Great idea!!! Who does'nt LOVE
chicken nuggets!!!:blushing:
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I bet it will be delicious with pork and fish too!!!!!0
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numnumnumnum !0
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Mmmmm, this sounds delish! Thanx for posting!0
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