Carnivore Crispy Popcorn Chicken Nuggets

Popcorn chicken nuggets get their name from their bite-size appearance which makes them great for sharing or movie nights in! You can make this Keto carnivore recipe into strips for crispy goujons, or thicker cut nuggets for another variation, just adjust the cooking time accordingly as needed. This carnivore diet recipe serves 2 for a main (9oz per person), or 4-6 as an appetizer, and makes the ultimate party snack. Whoever said the carnivore diet is uninspiring hasn’t tried this carnivore chicken thigh recipe!

What can I serve these popcorn chicken nuggets with?

Serve alongside sour cream for a carnivore option, or mayo, Keto-friendly BBQ sauce, hot sauce, or ketchup if following a Keto diet.

What's the difference between pork scratchings, pork crackling, and pork rinds?

Pork scratchings, crackling, and rinds are all pretty similar but the main difference between them is their fat content and in the way in which they are cooked.

Pork Scratchings are made from pigskins and always have some fat under the skin. They are cooked once and result in a traditional meaty hard snack.

Pork Crackling is also made from pigskin and often has some fat under the skin, but usually less than pork scratchings. They are cooked twice which results in a lighter, bubblier version of a traditional pork scratching.

Pork rinds are made from the pigskin only and there is no fat. Pork rinds are also cooked twice, but at a higher temperature, resulting in a lighter, fluffier snack compared to pork crackling.

Pork crackling is commonly called "cracklins" in the US, and "oreilles de crisse" in Canada. You can use either of these pork snacks to make this recipe.

What chicken is best for this chicken nugget recipe?

This recipe calls for skinless and boneless chicken thighs as they hold so much flavor and are more moist in texture, but feel free to use chicken breast fillets if that’s what you have. Try to source organic chicken as this meat comes from animals that have been naturally fed and raised ethically, without drugs and hormones. This type of meat will always be healthier and more nutritious especially on a limiting carnivore diet.