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Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Chicken Tenders
These gluten free chicken tenders are crispy, tender and juicy! This recipe is quick, easy and so flavorful. These chicken tenders are great for kids, adults, meal prep and leftovers!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 386 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast sliced into tenders
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Air Fryer Method
- First, slice chicken breasts into tenders. Pound chicken down to ½ inch thickness.
- In a shallow bowl, add egg and whisk. Set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine almond flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Carefully dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture. Shake off excess egg. Then dip into the dry mixture. Place in air fryer basket. Do not overlap chicken. Lightly spray chicken tenders with nonstick spray.
- Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally. Remove from air fryer and serve.
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Oven Method
- First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice chicken breasts into tenders. Pound chicken down to ½ inch thickness.
- In a shallow bowl, add egg and whisk. Set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine almond flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Carefully dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture. Shake off excess egg. Then dip into the dry mixture. Place on baking pan. Do not overlap chicken. Lightly spray chicken tenders with nonstick spray.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes. Chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally. Remove from oven and serve.
Notes
- ½ inch thick. This creates evenly sized chicken tenders and makes the chicken more tender.
- Use fresh chicken, not frozen. If you only have frozen, allow it to thaw before making this recipe.
- Pound chicken to ½ inch thick. This creates evenly sized chicken tenders and makes the chicken more tender.
- I do not recommend substituting for the almond flour. It really adds a great flavor and texture.
- Feel free to adjust seasonings and spices to your preference.
- My air fryer does not require preheating. If yours does, preheat before making.
- Since all air fryers are different, yours may need slightly more or less time.
- Chicken is done cooking when it has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
861mg
(36%)
Potassium
878mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 878mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.