Gluten Free Chicken Tenders
Almond flour is fantastic to create delicious Gluten Free Chicken Tenders. This recipe is oven baked, which makes these a healthier choice.
Servings 8
Calories 318kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken tenders
- 2 cups almond flour
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp basil
- ¼ tsp parsley
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 4 eggs
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Spray them with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk the spices into the ground almonds. In another medium bowl whisk together the eggs.
- Set up a breading station with the chicken tenders, beaten eggs, and almond flour mixture. Have your baking sheets ready. One by one dip the chicken into the egg then dredge it through the almonds and place them evenly spaced onto your baking sheet.
- Bake for 40 minutes, flipping them at the 20-minute mark.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1.9mg