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Pesto Chicken Nuggets | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

Red pesto adds a tasty twist to these crispy, oven-baked chicken nuggets. They're tender, golden, and packed with flavour - and you won’t believe they’re slimming-friendly too!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken nuggets, nuggets
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 diced chicken breasts approx. 260g
  • 4 tbsp red pesto
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 50 g panko breadcrumbs
  • low calorie cooking spray

For the dip

  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp 0% fat Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp garlic granules
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the chicken to a bowl along with the pesto and lemon juice. Stir the chicken until fully coated, cover the bowl and pop in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC and line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
  • Add the breadcrumbs to a plate. Remove the chicken from the fridge and dip each chicken piece into the breadcrumbs completely coating on all sides then place onto the baking tray.
  • Repeat with the rest of the chicken, spray lightly with low-calorie cooking spray and place into the preheated oven.
  • Cook for 15 minutes, turn the nuggets over and cook for a further 15 minutes until the nuggets are crispy and golden. To test that the chicken is cooked, cut a piece in half, the juices should run clear and there should be no pink remaining.
  • In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, yoghurt, lemon juice and garlic. Season to taste and serve alongside the nuggets.

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Notes

Tip 1: 30 minutes is fine for the marinade but if you'd like a stronger flavour leave them for longer.
Tip 2: You may need 2 baking trays as the nuggets need a little room around them, so they don't stick together.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2.6g

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Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Nuggets https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/air-fryer-pesto-chicken-nuggets/ https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/air-fryer-pesto-chicken-nuggets/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:45:15 +0000   Red pesto adds a tasty twist to these crispy air fryer chicken nuggets. They're tender, golden, and packed with flavour - and you won’t believe they’re slimming-friendly too!

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Red pesto adds a tasty twist to these crispy air fryer chicken nuggets. They're tender, golden, and packed with flavour - and you won’t believe they’re slimming-friendly too!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer, chicken nuggets, nuggets
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 diced chicken breasts approx. 260g
  • 4 tbsp red pesto
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 50 g panko breadcrumbs
  • low calorie cooking spray

For the dip

  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp 0% fat Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp garlic granules
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the chicken to a bowl, along with the pesto and lemon juice. Stir the chicken until fully coated, then cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Add the breadcrumbs to a plate. Remove the chicken from the fridge and dip each chicken piece into the breadcrumbs - completely coating them on all sides. Then place onto a plate.
  • Repeat this process with the rest of the chicken, then place into the air fryer basket. Spray with low calorie cooking spray.
  • Cook at 170ºC for 15 minutes - until the nuggets are crispy and golden. To test that the chicken is fully cooked, cut a piece in half - the juices should run clear, and there should be no sign of pink remaining.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yoghurt, lemon juice, and garlic - then give it a good stir. Season to taste, and serve alongside the nuggets.

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Notes

Tip 1: 30 minutes is fine for the marinade - but if you'd like a stronger flavour, leave them for longer.
Tip 2: Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the nuggets in batches.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2.6g

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Air Fryer Pizza Boats https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/air-fryer-pizza-boats/ https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/air-fryer-pizza-boats/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:45:06 +0000   These Air Fryer Pizza Boats are a fab slimming friendly alternative to pizza. A great way to use up odds and ends in the fridge whilst being low calories.

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Air Fryer Pizza Boats | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

These Air Fryer Pizza Boats are a fab slimming friendly alternative to pizza. A great way to use up odds and ends in the fridge whilst being low calories.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Party Food, Snacks
Cuisine American, Italian, non specific
Keyword Boats, Pizza, Pizza Boats
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4 pizza boat
Calories 139kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 stand ‘n’ stuff tortillas approx 24g each
  • 100 g tomato passata
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 30 g black olives in brine sliced in half
  • 4 mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 red pepper deseeded and diced
  • 4 cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 30 g mozarella diced into small cubes
  • 5 g fresh basil sliced

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the passata, dried herbs and garlic granules until combined.
  • Place a couple of teaspoons of the mixture into each tortilla.
  • Divide the olives, mushrooms, pepper and tomatoes between the tortillas. Add the mozzarella on top.
  • Place into the air-fryer basket and cook at 160ºC for 5-8 minutes until the tortillas are crisp and golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Sprinkle over the basil and serve with an accompaniment of your choice!

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Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5.6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 3.1g

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Slow Cooker Cider Pulled Pork https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/slow-cooker-cider-pulled-pork/ https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/slow-cooker-cider-pulled-pork/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:01:58 +0000   You can’t go wrong when you put pork and apple together! For this crowd-pleasing pulled pork recipe, we’ve poured a mixture of cider and apple juice over a spice-rubbed pork shoulder joint, then left the slow cooker to work its magic. It’s all about minimum effort and maximum flavour with this one! Once the […]

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Slow Cooker Cider Pulled Pork

  • 20MINS
  • 6HR
  • Serves 10
  • 150KCAL

You can’t go wrong when you put pork and apple together! For this crowd-pleasing pulled pork recipe, we’ve poured a mixture of cider and apple juice over a spice-rubbed pork shoulder joint, then left the slow cooker to work its magic. It’s all about minimum effort and maximum flavour with this one! Once the pork is fall-off-the-fork tender, it’s ready to be shredded and coated in the gorgeous sauce made from the cooking juices. There are almost too many ways to enjoy the finished result – try pulled pork sliders, use it as a baked potato topping or spoon it over rice.

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Lemon Posset https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/lemon-posset/ https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/lemon-posset/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:01:50 +0000   Lemon Posset is one of those simple, timeless desserts that can be served at the end of just about any meal. Sweet and luxurious, our lower-calorie version swaps out full-fat cream for a lighter double cream alternative, and you can hardly tell the difference. When they’re heated together, the cream reacts with the zingy […]

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Lemon Posset

  • 5MINS
  • 5MINS
  • Serves 4
  • 251KCAL

Lemon Posset is one of those simple, timeless desserts that can be served at the end of just about any meal. Sweet and luxurious, our lower-calorie version swaps out full-fat cream for a lighter double cream alternative, and you can hardly tell the difference. When they’re heated together, the cream reacts with the zingy lemon juice, making a zesty mixture that sets into a silky, thick dessert. Pop a few raspberries on the top (or a medley of berries!), grab a spoon and enjoy.

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Brazilian-Style Peanut and Lime Chicken Curry https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/brazilian-style-peanut-and-lime-chicken-curry/ https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/brazilian-style-peanut-and-lime-chicken-curry/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:01:19 +0000   Inspired by a classic Brazilian curry called Xinxim, this dish is creamy and zingy in equal measure. We've swapped the crayfish in the traditional version for prawns, making the recipe easier for everyday cooking. The sauce is nutty and zesty, with a hint of chilli to cut through those intense flavours. It’s surprisingly low […]

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Brazilian-Style Peanut and Lime Chicken Curry

  • 15MINS
  • 25MINS
  • Serves 4
  • 257KCAL

Inspired by a classic Brazilian curry called Xinxim, this dish is creamy and zingy in equal measure. We've swapped the crayfish in the traditional version for prawns, making the recipe easier for everyday cooking. The sauce is nutty and zesty, with a hint of chilli to cut through those intense flavours. It’s surprisingly low in calories, perfect if you want to dish it up with rice, although we like to add a mini flatbread on the side to soak up all that glorious sauce.

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