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Baked Chicken Tenders

These baked chicken tenders are coated in almond flour or meal, shredded coconut and a blend of spices. They're absolutely delicious and perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 211 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb organic boneless skinless chicken breast cut into strips
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup almond meal (or almond flour)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (or ¼ cup more almond meal)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and coat a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place almond meal, coconut, paprika, cayenne, garlic, sea salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  3. Crack egg into another shallow bowl and whisk.
  4. One by one, dredge each chicken tender in the egg bowl, wiping off any access and then dip each into the almond meal mixture. Roll until each tender is covered completely.
  5. Place the coated tenders on a baking pan lined with parchment paper or a wire rack that fits on a baking sheet. The wire rack will make for a crispier texture.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the tenders once at the 10 minute mark. When done the chicken tenders will be golden brown and completely cooked through.
  7. Remove tenders from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
  8. Leftover chicken tenders store really well. After allowing them to cool slightly, store in an airtight container for 5 days. To reheat, I like to pop them in the conventional oven or toaster oven for a few minutes so they crisp back up!

Notes

  • homemade BBQ
  • honey mustard dressing
  • homemade ranch,
  • healthy Chick-Fil-A Sauce
  • Looking for dipping sauce ideas? Try these: homemade BBQ, honey mustard dressing, homemade ranch, or healthy Chick-Fil-A Sauce. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 211kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 386mg (16%) Potassium 50mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 211kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 386mg 16%
Potassium 50mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.