Crispy Turkey (or Chicken) Nuggets
These small turkey nuggets turn shredded cooked turkey into kid-friendly bites with a simple mixture of flour, egg, water, and baking powder, seasoned with salt and black pepper. A little vegetable oil helps cook them, making a practical way to repurpose leftover turkey for a quick family lunch or dinner; cooked chicken works just as well.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Turkey (or Chicken) Nuggets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir water and baking powder together in a bowl until the mixture foams. Mix turkey, flour, egg, salt, and black pepper into the water mixture. Form the mixture into bite-sized nuggets.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Fry nuggets in hot vegetable oil until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
- Calories 274.93 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 34.66 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 14.73 g 5%
- Total Fat 8.26 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.31 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 156.93 mg High 52%
- Sodium 297.75 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.97 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.57 g --
- Added Sugars 0.61 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 11.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 47.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 14.0 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Crispy Turkey (or Chicken) Nuggets is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, and Cooked Turkey. Each serving provides about 274.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Turkey (or Chicken) Nuggets made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Cooked Turkey, Eggs. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Turkey (or Chicken) Nuggets?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 274.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Turkey (or Chicken) Nuggets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crispy Turkey (or Chicken) Nuggets healthy?
- Crispy Turkey (or Chicken) Nuggets has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 274.93 calories and 34.66 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 297.75 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.31 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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