prep time: 10 minutes (not including time to make hollandaise)
cook time: 35 minutes
yield: 4 servings
CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup coconut oil or bacon fat, for frying
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese (or pork dust if dairy-free)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat 1 cup of coconut oil in a 4-inch-deep (or deeper) cast-iron skillet over medium heat to 350°F.
- Beat 2 eggs in a medium-sized bowl. In another medium-sized bowl, mix together 1½ cups of Parmesan cheese and pepper.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized nuggets. Dip nuggets into the egg mixture, then into the cheese mixture, coating each nugget well.
- Fry nuggets in batches for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. The timing will depend on how big the nuggets are.
WAFFLES
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups shredded zucchini
- Fine sea salt
- 1 cup powdered Parmesan cheese (or pork dust if dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil if dairy-free), softened
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup Hollandaise (here), for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat a waffle iron to high heat.
- Place the shredded zucchini in a colander over the sink and sprinkle with salt. Allow to drain for 4 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- Place the zucchini in a medium-sized bowl. Add the 1 cup of Parmesan, butter, and eggs and mix well.
- Grease the hot waffle iron. Place 3 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture in the center of the iron and close. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the waffle is golden brown and crisp.
- To serve, place 2 waffles on each plate and top with 2 chicken nuggets. Serve smothered in hollandaise.
STORAGE
- Store extras in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 350°F oven for 5 minutes or until warmed through, then top with the hollandaise.
TIPS
- If you prefer not to fry the chicken nuggets, you can bake them instead. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the breaded nuggets on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until they’re golden brown and cooked through. The exact timing will depend on how big you make the nuggets.
