Paleo Breaded Chicken Tenders
Crisp, golden, and packed with flavor, these Paleo Breaded Chicken Tenders are the perfect guilt-free comfort food for your clean-eating lifestyle. Coated in a savory blend of almond and coconut flours with a delightful touch of garlic, onion, and paprika, these tenders are not only gluten-free but also grain-free and dairy-free. A quick skillet sear in coconut oil followed by a brief bake ensures a crispy exterior while keeping the chicken moist and tender. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for a family-friendly weeknight dinner or a satisfying snack. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce or a fresh salad for a wholesome, paleo-approved meal everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Rinse and pat dry the chicken tenders with paper towels.
Step 3
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and coconut milk to create an egg wash.
Step 4
In another shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Dip each chicken tender first in the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the almond flour mixture, pressing it onto each piece to ensure even coverage.
Step 6
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 7
Working in batches, add the breaded chicken tenders to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Step 8
Transfer the browned tenders onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the coating is crispy.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (691.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2342.7 |
| Total Fat 165.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 46.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g | |
| Cholesterol 446.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4037.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 105.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.5g | |
| Protein 122.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 329.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1443.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories