Of which 1.2 g sugars and 3.5 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Lean protein (poultry) · Vitamin B6 (poultry) · Vitamin E (almond)
Allergens egg, tree nuts
Almond-crusted chicken nuggets
A homemade version with no frying, crispy outside and juicy inside.
Ingredients
- 300 g (10½ oz) chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 80 g (2¾ oz) ground almonds
- 1 egg (50 g / 1¾ oz)
- 1 tsp turmeric (3 g)
- 1 tsp paprika (2 g)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (3 g)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
- In a bowl, mix the ground almonds with the turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Beat the egg in another bowl.
The full method (6 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “High Protein”. The English edition is coming soon.
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