IBIH's Ranch Chicken Nuggets

I recently tried this recipe and it's top notch. My mother immediately bought another packet of ranch mix so we could make it again. It's from I Breathe I'm Hungry's website, and I'm definitely a fan. The website is here.

Ranch Chicken Nuggets

INGREDIENTS
For the chicken:
2 lbs chicken tenderloins (or breast) cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup almond flour
¼ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard

For the dipping sauce:
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup sugar free maple flavored pancake syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
To make the chicken:
Combine the almond flour, cheese, and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix in a medium bowl.
Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, and chicken pieces in another medium bowl - stir well.
Dip the mayo coated chicken pieces in the seasoning mixture and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Bake the chicken at 400 degrees (F) for 15 - 18 minutes (depending on size of pieces) until golden brown and cooked through.

For the dipping sauce:
Combine the ingredients and whisk until smooth. Adjust for your preference by adding a little more mustard or a little more syrup if necessary.
NOTES
Approximate nutrition information per serving:

1 serving (5 oz) chicken: 351 calories, 20g fat, 4g net carbs, 40g protein

2 Tbsp sauce: 110 calories, 12g fat, 0g net carbs, 0g protein

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Recipe courtesy of SkinnyTaste; I have altered the recipe a little.

Ingredients:
4 cups cauliflower rice
1 Tablespoon olive oil or butter
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
2 medium plum tomatoes, small dice
1/2 jalapeno, seeds removed, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Heat the butter or oil in a skillet. Saute onions, plum tomatoes, and jalapeno until tender. Add the garlic and cauliflower rice, saute until rice is soft. Add the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir well and serve. Cilantro garnish is optional.