Parmesan Chicken Nuggets with Garlic Dip (Low-Carb)
Looking for an easy couch food that fits your low carb nuggets routine? This parmesan chicken nuggets with garlic dip is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 6 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 10 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 6 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken breast
- 1 cucumber
- 40 g parmesan, grated
- 150 g cream cheese (double cream)
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 cloves garlic
- 30 g mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) convection. Cut the chicken breast into chunks and spread on a baking tray. Press 1 garlic clove, mix with the cumin and rosemary and scatter over the nuggets. Bake 20 minutes.
- Press the other garlic clove and blend with 30 g mayonnaise, cream cheese and 40 ml water. Cut the cucumber into sticks for dipping.
- Put the baked nuggets in a bag with the parmesan and shake vigorously. Arrange the cucumber sticks, nuggets and dip — and hop onto the couch!
Tips & Variations
Shaking the hot nuggets in parmesan gives them that craggy, extra-crispy coating.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 6 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Parmesan Chicken Nuggets with Garlic Dip contains just 6 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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