Description
Crispy baked chicken tenders made with a low carb coating for a healthier option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix almond flour, parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg, then coat with the almond flour mixture.
- Place tenders on a greased baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite low carb dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1-2 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use pork rinds instead of almond flour for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 tenders)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: low carb, baked chicken tenders, healthy, gluten free, keto