Description
Enjoy these incredibly crispy and flavorful gluten-free chicken tenders, coated in almond flour for a delightful crunch. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into tender strips
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons almond milk (or water)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for pan-frying, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If pan-frying, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a shallow dish, combine almond flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and almond milk.
- Dip each chicken tender first into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Then, dredge the chicken tender in the almond flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Press gently to help the coating adhere.
- Place the coated tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. If pan-frying, cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy gluten-free chicken tenders!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can bake the tenders on a wire rack set inside the baking sheet.
- Feel free to add other seasonings to the almond flour mixture, such as onion powder or cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- These tenders are delicious served with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 4 tenders
- Calories: 300-350 kcal (estimate)
- Sugar: 2g (estimate)
- Sodium: 300mg (estimate)
- Fat: 18g (estimate)
- Saturated Fat: 4g (estimate)
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g (estimate)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g (estimate)
- Fiber: 3g (estimate)
- Protein: 25g (estimate)
- Cholesterol: 100mg (estimate)