Crispy Air Fried Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

  • 1lb chicken breast

  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard

  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)

  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

Dice chicken breast and toss in dijon mustard.⁠ ⁠ Mix together panko, parsley, lemon zest, parmesan cheese and salt. Toss the mustard-coated chicken pieces in the panko-seasoning mixture.⁠ ⁠

Place chicken in the air fryer and spray with oil (this is super critical to make sure it's crispy)⁠. If using an air fryer, bake at 400 F / 200 C for 10 minutes.⁠ ⁠

If using an oven you can bake them at 400 F / 200 C for 15-20 minutes instead).⁠ ⁠

Macros: 1 serving (recipe makes four), 26g protein / 6g carbs / 4g fat⁠