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Paleo Chicken Tenders


  • Author: Michelle
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These paleo chicken tenders are made with almond flour and no eggs! They’re paleo, whole30, dairy-free and gluten-free.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup almond flour (see notes)
  • 3 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the flours and dry seasonings.
  3. Take one chicken tenderloin at a time and dip it into the coconut milk mixture. Allow the excess milk to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated. Transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat with all of the chicken.
  4. Top the chicken tenderloins with avocado oil and transfer to the oven.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 18 minutes or until the breading starts to crisp. Remove from the oven and very carefully flip the chicken tenders with tongs, or simply gently roll then over with a spoon. The breading will be delicate, so go slowly. Bake for another 12-13 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F and the breading is crisped to your liking. Crisp under the broiler for 1-2 minutes if a crispier chicken is desired.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before topping with parsley and serving with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Notes

I have not tried this particular recipe without almond flour. See the blog post above for nut free options that are similar to this recipe.

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 433
  • Fat: 22.8g
  • Carbohydrates: 12.5g
  • Fiber: 1.3g
  • Protein: 29.8g

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