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Healthy Almond Flour Chicken Tenders {Baked} Recipe

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These Healthy Almond Flour Chicken Tenders are a delicious, gluten-free alternative to traditional breaded chicken. Made with almond flour and unsweetened coconut flakes, seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, and parsley, then baked to a crispy golden perfection. Perfect as a nutritious snack or main dish served with your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Protein

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders (or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 390°F (199°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Wet Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk the large egg thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform. This will help the dry coating adhere properly to the chicken.
  3. Mix Dry Coating: In another shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, unsweetened coconut flakes, paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and coconut throughout the almond flour.
  4. Coat Chicken in Egg: Take each chicken strip and dip it into the egg mixture, flipping to coat all sides thoroughly. This step ensures the dry mixture sticks well.
  5. Coat Chicken in Dry Mixture: Transfer the egg-coated chicken strip to the dry mixture bowl and flip to coat both sides completely with the almond flour, coconut, and spice mixture. Repeat until all chicken strips are coated.
  6. Arrange for Baking: Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they aren’t overcrowded. Lightly spray the chicken tenders with cooking oil spray and optionally sprinkle a little extra salt for enhanced flavor.
  7. Bake: Bake the chicken tenders in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are lightly golden on the outside and cooked through with no pink inside.
  8. Optional Broiling: For extra crispy and browned tenders, place them under the broiler for about 1 minute at the end of baking. Watch carefully to avoid burning or drying out the chicken.
  9. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the chicken tenders warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty and healthy meal.

Notes

  • Prepare the breading dry mixture in advance by doubling or tripling the recipe and storing it airtight in a cupboard for quick weekday meals.
  • Use pre-cut chicken tenders to save preparation time when you’re in a hurry.
  • Broiling at the end yields extra crispy coating but avoid overcooking to keep the chicken tender and juicy.

Find it online: https://deliciousyum.com/healthy-almond-flour-chicken-tenders-baked-recipe/