Whole30 sweet potato chicken poppers are a healthy “chicken nuggets” recipe alternative that are quick and easy to make. A few simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes this is the perfect Whole30, Paleo, or gluten-free family friendly meal for during the week. Double the batch and toss these chicken poppers in the fridge or freezer to make meal prepping a breeze!
Sweet Potato Chicken Nugget Ingredients
I know I talk about how easy all Whole Kitchen Sink recipes are but this one has bumped up to first place. All it calls for is ground chicken, sweet potatoes, almond flour and a handful of spices and a trusty sheet pan. If your local grocery store doesn’t have ground chicken, ground turkey is a great substitute. Almond flour and the spices are widely available nowadays, and can be bought at all major grocery stores, even online at Amazon or a discount with Thrive Market.
Related: Whole30 Items at Target, Whole30 Items at Trader Joe’s & Whole30 Items at Walmart
How To Make Whole30 Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers
First you’ll preheat your oven, and lightly grease a large sheet pan with some oil or cooking spray oil. Then roll up your sleeves… using your hands is the best way to mix everything together. Start by putting your ground chicken, sweet potatoes (that have been peeled and shredded) into a large mixing bowl, add your seasonings and almond flour and use your hands to incorporate everything together!
Take small pieces and roll into a ball and slightly flatten forming poppers or nuggets, and place them evenly spaced out on a greased sheet pan. Pop them in the oven at 350 degrees and cook for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. How easy is that? The chicken nuggets should be about a quarter to half inch thick, and resemble a flat egg shape.
Choosing to make a small bite-sized popper was no mistake, this recipe is perfect for little kids to enjoy! The added veggies are a bonus! If you want them to be a bit more crisp, you can turn the oven onto the broiler at the end for just a few minutes, or crisp them up in a skillet after they’re done baking.
Serving & Freezing Instructions
These Whole30 chicken nuggets are best enjoyed with some ranch or BBQ sauce, so grab your favorite dipping sauce! I prefer Primal Kitchen’s Ranch, Ketchup or BBQ, all of which you can get as part of the Whole Kitchen Sink bundle! Or, make your own Whole30 ranch, southwest ranch or BBQ!
This Whole30 sweet potato chicken nugget recipe is also really great as leftovers and put over a salad! I really do recommend doubling it, being you’re already pulling out a sheet pan because not only will you want more, but they also freeze well.
To freeze, you’ll want to make sure they’re cooled completely first. Then, you can either put the whole sheet pan into the freezer for about 20 minutes, just until the poppers are solid enough to not stick together if they were stacked and frozen, and then transfer them to a freezer safe bag or container. Or, you can wrap them up individually with a wax or freezer paper so they don’t freeze together. I like to freeze them in sets of 4, which makes pulling out a quick lunch or dinner option really easy!
Other Whole30 Chicken Recipes That You’ll Love:
Homemade Chicken Apple Sausages
Instant Pot Chicken Meatballs in Marinara
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Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets: Whole30, Paleo, Gluten-Free Poppers
Whole30 sweet potato chicken poppers are a healthy “chicken nuggets” recipe alternative that are quick and easy to make. A few simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes this is the perfect Whole30, Paleo, or gluten-free family friendly meal for during the week. Double the batch and toss these chicken poppers in the fridge or freezer to make meal prepping a breeze!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 1x
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cups shredded sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded)
- 3 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried minced onion (or 1 tsp onion powder)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and spray a baking sheet with a little bit of cooking oil, or lay down oven safe parchment/baking paper
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until the sweet potato and spices are incorporated well
- Using your hands, form them into the nuggets or “poppers”. They should be about 1/4 inch-1/2 inch thick, in the shape of an oval or “flat egg shape”
- Place each formed nugget directly onto the sheet pan, in even rows with space between each, and continue until all of the chicken mixture in the mixing bowl is gone
- Next, put the sheet pan into the oven and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through
- Remove from the oven and serve with your favorite dipping sauce
- If you want them to be a bit more crisp, put them under the broiler for about 3 minutes, or crisp them up on a fry pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side
Notes
- If the chicken is too sticky to form, you can place the mixing bowl into the fridge for 20-30 minutes. This will help to make it easier to work with when forming it into the nuggets.
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Nutrition Facts:
- Serving Size: Serves 4
- Calories: 289
- Fat: 16.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.9 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 22.5 g
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Teresa says
I hate healthy food, I know sounds awful. Give me everything fried; but Bailey killed it with this recipe. They are phenomenal and now on our family rotation!
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paleobailey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for giving it a try and taking the time to come back and leave a review! It’s so appreciated! <3 – B
Annie says
These seem amazing. However, I live in a place where I can’t get ground chicken. What’s your suggestion…should I boil and try to shred? Or cook and blend it? What will work best?
paleobailey says
You can use ground turkey if that’s an option! Shredded chicken wouldn’t work great 🙂
angie says
Can’t believe how great these are. I was skeptical but I have to agree with everyone. A total hit in our house!
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Ashley says
These nuggets are amazing! I took the advice given and doubled the recipe. Smart idea! These nuggets are savory, a little sweet, juicy, and just all around delicious. I love them, my husband loves them, my baby and toddler loves them!!! This recipe is 100% becoming a staple in our home.
paleobailey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!! Thank you so much, Ashley!
Mojoblogs says
Wow! I am now really curious about how good it is since all of the comments are saying that it is really a great recipe. Will definitely give it a try soon. Thank you for this recipe.
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paleobailey says
Hope you love them!!
Breata says
This recipe is awesome! Pro tip- make at least a double batch! They don’t last long
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paleobailey says
Yes!! Love this! SO happy you enjoy these. I always double the batch, too. Can’t go wrong!! Thank you! 🙂 – B
Lauren says
I make these without the salt and my little one and I share them! I make in bulk then freeze for easy lunches!!
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paleobailey says
I’m so glad your little one enjoys these, too! I also love making a bunch at once and freezing them, makes it so much easier! Thank you so much, Lauren!! <3 - B
Sarah says
These are the BEST! We’ve made them multiple times and they never disappoint.
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paleobailey says
I’m so happy you love them!! They are a go-to over here, too. Thank you so much, Sarah! 🙂 – B
Emma says
Hands down my FAVORITE Whole30 recipe! These are perfect to make on a Sunday and eat throughout the week when I don’t feel like cooking. So so yummy! Now if only I could find pre-shredded sweet potatoes to make all my lazy girl dreams come true. 😆
paleobailey says
Haha!! If you happen across those.. send them my way too 🙂 I’m so happy you love these! They’re definitely my favorite as well!! Thank you so much! <3 - B
MJ says
I found this recipe when I did my first Whole30 (7!rounds ago!) and haven’t looked back. They’re even good cold! I toss them into my lunch with whatever dipping sauce floats my boat at the moment. Delish and satisfying, even my non-SP-eating kiddos wolf them down. Thanks for a family staple, Bailey!
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paleobailey says
Wow!! Congrats on your Whole30 journey! That’s so awesome! And I’m so glad to hear you love these, they are definitely one of my favorite go-to’s over here too!! Thank you!
Kayla Behrens says
So good! This is in our weekly rotation! With some spicy ranch. Air fry them a couple minutes after baking them and they are perfection! SO good!
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paleobailey says
I’m so glad you enjoy these!! Love the spicy ranch idea, too! I’ll have to try that next 🙂 Thank you so much, Kayla!
Kylie says
These are amazing! I’ve made them so many times now. I use ground turkey because that’s what my store always has and it works perfectly 🙂 but
paleobailey says
I’m so glad you love them!! I enjoy them with turkey, too 🙂 Thank you so much, Kylie! <3 - B
Melanie says
Made these for my vegetable-despising toddlers and they inhaled them!! Honestly, my husband and I inhaled a few too lol bud they are delicious. Such a good texture and just really give that chicken tender satisfaction without being super unhealthy.
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paleobailey says
Woo! A huge win! I’m so glad your family enjoys these 🙂 Thank you so much, Melanie! <3 - B
Melissa says
Love these! I’ve made them a few times. Great for breakfast, lunch , and a healthy snack. They are also good made with turkey
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paleobailey says
I’m so happy you love these!! I enjoy them with turkey too 🙂 Thank you so much, Melissa! <3 - B
Katie R says
I LOVE these!!!! I plan to keep some frozen at all times for an easy meal. I put a little Cheyenne pepper in them to give them a little heat. Delicious!!!
Elizabeth says
Really love this recipe. Embarrassed that my oldest is 7 and I’ve never made my own chicken nuggets until now, but better late than never. This is totally in the rotation now! And OMG unless you’re only making for one DEFINITELY double the recipe. (Only change I made was used 1/2 the chili powder for my wimpy palated Minnesotan children.
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paleobailey says
I’m so happy to hear this! And yes, I agree, I always double it, too 🙂 Thrilled your family enjoys these! <3 - B
Abigail Hillson says
These are the BEST! So simple, so easy to prep and SO good! I made a double batch this time so I can have extras and freeze some for later.
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paleobailey says
Thank you, Abigail! I’m so glad to hear this! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and let me know – it’s so appreciated 🙂
Caroline says
So good! They are so easy to make and even easier to eat! I made a double batch and froze some. They were a quick weeknight meal and tasted just as good as the first time around. I can’t wait to try the butternut squash ones!
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paleobailey says
Hi Caroline! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know, it’s so appreciated! So glad you enjoyed them! <3 - B