So far in my 10-Day Healthy or Exotic Meat Challenge, I’ve had the following:
And now I’m trying alligator for the first time.
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Baked Flaxseed-Breaded Alligator Nuggets
This baked alligator nuggets recipe provides a healthier alternative to frying, incorporating the nutritious boost of flaxseed. I served the Gator nuggets with a Lentil and Veggie Salad with a Balsamic and Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 7
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 27
Ingredients
- 1 lb alligator tenderloins, cut into chunks
- 1 cup ground flaxseed meal
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground flaxseed meal, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, and dried basil. Stir the ingredients together until they are well mixed.
- Take the alligator chunks and coat them lightly with the prepared breading mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.
- Arrange the breaded alligator nuggets in a single layer on a baking pan that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake the alligator nuggets for 20 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
- Remove the nuggets from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This recipe yields enough for two meals, perfect for enjoying now and saving some for later!
You’ll most likely have some breading leftover, which is a good thing because that means you can bake up some healthy flaxseed crackers in around thirty minutes.Â
Here’s my super simple recipe to use up that leftover breading.
