A Healthier Chicken Nugget

I've been a vegetarian for the last five years, but not because of animal rights (although I do love animals.)  I became a vegetarian because I didn't like not knowing where the meat was coming from, and what was happening to it before it entered my mouth.  The final straw was seeing a certain fast food chain throwing away a "Grade F" meat box one day behind their store.

The mass produced chicken you find in the grocery stores are typically inhumanely raised in extremely cramped quarters where they can barely move.  For those of you interested in learning more, I recommend the movie Food Inc. which shows the chickens being pumped so fat and top heavy that they fall over and can't get up.  This creates stress and disease in the chickens, for which they need antibiotics.  Organic, free range chickens, on the other hand, live stress free lives and have plenty of room to roam and eat their natural diets.  Another great documentary for those wishing to learn more, is Forks Over Knives.  But enough facts, here is a great recipe for healthy chicken nuggets:

                                                   INGREDIENTS

• 3 chicken breasts, deboned and skinned (preferably from Trader Joes)
• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 tbls arrowroot powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• .5 tsp dry mustard
• .8 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup olive oil

                                                  INSTRUCTIONS

1.)  Cut chicken into 1-inch by 1-inch chunks.

2.)  Mix flour, arrowroot powder, and spices together in bowl with a fork or whisk.

3.)  Pour olive oil into a separate bowl.

4.)  Dip each chicken piece in the oil and then roll in the flour mixture.

5.)  Place nuggets on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees, flipping halfway through.

6.)  When done, the crust will be golden brown and the juices will run clear.

**This is a great recipe for the kids to help : )

*** This recipe came from Eat Like a Dinosaur by The Paleo Parents: