Crispy Coconut Chicken Nuggets

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   Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.

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   If you have minced chicken, then go straight to the next point.

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   If you dont have minced chicken then into a blender place your chicken breasts and garlic.

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   Blend on high-speed for about 10-15 seconds until you reach a paste-like texture.

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   Into a separate bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the almond flour, paprika, salt, pepper and egg yolk.

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   Add in the chicken mixture (or if your chicken was pre-minced, add the chicken and the garlic) and mix until fully combined.

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   Onto a separate surface or baking sheet place the desiccated coconut and remainder of the almond flour and mix together roughly.

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   Into a pan over high heat, melt coconut oil.

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   Take 2 teaspoons of chicken mixture and roll it into a ball, then coat with the coconut and almond mix.

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    Repeat until all of the chicken mixture is used.

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    Add the nuggets into the hot oil making sure not to crowd the pan.

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    Cook on each side for 3 4 minutes until golden brown.

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    Remove the cooked balls from the pan to a clean plate and repeat cooking the rest.

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    Once all of the balls have been cooked on both sides transfer them onto a baking sheet and place in the oven for 4 5 minutes or until cooked through (cut one of the larger ones in half to make sure).

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    Serve with a large side salad and homemade mango salsa dip and a wedge of lemon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.