Almond flour is a fantastic ingredient to create delicious Gluten Free Chicken Tenders. This recipe is oven baked, which makes these gluten free chicken strips a much healthier choice.

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gluten-free chicken fingers being dipped into sauce.

Gluten free chicken recipes like these homemade chicken tenders are usually on repeat around our house. Other faves include this Maple Dijon Chicken recipe and these Curry Spiced Chicken Breasts. Check out all of our Gluten Free Recipes for inspiration.

Gluten Free Chicken Fingers being dipped into honey mustard sauce with green salad in the background

Ingredients for this recipe

chicken tenders – or breasts sliced into 1-inch thick slices
almond flour
garlic powder
onion powder
cayenne pepper
chili flakes
smoked paprika
oregano basil
parsley
cumin
pepper
fine sea salt
eggs
cooking spray – we love this non-gmo ghee spray

Instructions

First, start by adding the almond flour and spices to a large mixing bowl. Whisk them together until everything is blended well.

almond flour and spices in a mixing bowl.

Next, in a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they are light and fluffy.

Then set up the breading station.

First, dip the chicken tenders into the egg mixture, then roll them around in the almond flour ‘breadcrumbs’ mixture to completely coat them.

Then, transfer the coated tenders in a single layer to a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper.

Space them evenly so they aren’t touching.

Pop the coated chicken strips into the oven and bake. Flip them at the halfway mark for crispy chicken tenders. Baking instead of frying means these will be much healthier.

They come out of the oven golden brown with a slightly crispy texture.

gluten free chicken tenders on a baking sheet.

Serving Suggestions

We’ve been loving this Cabbage Stir Fry as a side dish! It is naturally gluten-free and can be ready in 10 minutes. Perfect to toss together while the chicken bakes in the oven.

These gluten free chicken strips are also ideal for pairing up with your favorite dipping sauce.

Some dip ideas are:

Onion Ring Sauce
Ranch Dressing
Ketchup
BBQ Sauce
Honey mustard sauce – check out this sugar-free Honey Mustard without Honey
Buffalo Sauce

More side dish ideas for this recipe:

Another fave side dish lately are these boursin hasselback potatoes. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and another fantastic gluten-free option to serve with these tenders.

a gluten free chicken tender being dipped.

Tips and Substitutions

Be sure to flip the chicken fingers halfway so both sides crisp up.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F.
Use organic rice flour instead of almond flour for a nut-free option.

gluten free chicken fingers being dipped.

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**This recipe was originally posted on April 20, 2015, updated on November 21, 2019, and updated again on March 17, 2023.**

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