Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets

These delicious Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets are baked to perfection and are Whole 30 & Paleo friendly. Perfect for a healthy kid-friendly weeknight dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken dinners, chicken nuggets, easy dinners, paleo friendly, whole 30

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 27

Total Time 37

Servings nuggets

Calories 44kcal

Author Tiffany bendayan

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
2 cups finely shredded sweet potato about 2-3 sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons coconut flour
2 green onion sprigs finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
In a large bowl, add all ingredients and use clean hands to fully incorporate
Using a measuring tablespoon, scoop out the mixture and roll it into a ball before flattening and shaping it into nuggets. Place on the baking sheet
Bake nuggets in the preheated oven for 24-27 minutes, and flip half way through to lightly brown both sides
Allow nuggets to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving

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