No-Bloat Chicken Nuggets and French Fries

Craving Chick-fil-A but your gut says no? Say hello to your new go-to: No-Bloat Chicken Nuggets paired with gut-friendly fries that won’t spike your blood sugar or leave you bloated. These nuggets are coated in almond flour and marinated in coconut milk for that juicy, crispy texture — and the fries are prepared to maximize resistant starch for better digestion and blood sugar balance. It’s fast food reimagined by your gut-loving naturopathic doc.

Ingredients

For the Nuggets

• 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces

• ½ cup canned full-fat coconut milk

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (ACV)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 cup almond flour

• Avocado oil spray (optional for crisping)

Optional Anti-Bloat Honey Mustard Dip

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp raw honey

• Splash of apple cider vinegar

• Pinch of turmeric

For the Fries

• 1 large russet potato

• 1 tbsp avocado oil

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp dried rosemary or thyme

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Fries (Best to start the day before!)

1. Peel (optional) and slice your russet potato into classic fry shapes.

2. Add to a pot of boiling salted water and parboil for 8–10 minutes until just fork-tender but not mushy.

3. Drain and let cool, then place in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight. This step increases resistant starch, which feeds your gut bacteria and helps stabilize blood sugar.

Step 2: Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with coconut milk, ACV, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.

Step 3: Coat the Chicken

In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Toss the marinated chicken pieces in the flour until well-coated.

Step 4: Cook the Nuggets

Air Fryer: 390°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Oven: 425°F on a parchment-lined tray for 18–20 minutes, flipping once.

Step 5: Bake the Fries

1. Toss your refrigerated fries with avocado oil, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary/thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

2. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.

3. Bake at 425°F for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Step 6: Optional Sauce

Whisk together Dijon, honey, a splash of ACV, and turmeric for a simple anti-inflammatory honey mustard.

Why You’ll Love It

• No gluten, seed oils, or processed coatings

• Supports digestion with resistant starch and anti-inflammatory spices

• Gut-friendly, high-protein meal with balanced carbs

• Kid-approved and blood sugar-friendly

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