Whole30 Chicken Tenders
These paleo and Whole30 Chicken Tenders are just as crispy, juicy, and delicious as traditional breaded tenders. Enjoy them for a fun weeknight dinner or kid-friendly after-school snack! Baking and air fryer instructions included.
Servings: 4
Calories: 307kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb. chicken tenders
- 1 egg whisked
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoon arrowroot
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Next, create an assembly line: add the whisked egg to a shallow bowl, and the almond flour, arrowroot, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and pepper in a second shallow bowl, stirring to combine.
- Dip 1 chicken tender into the egg, shaking off any excess, then dip it into the flour mixture, making sure it's completely coated before placing it on the baking sheet. Repeat this with all of the chicken tenders.
- Bake the chicken tenders for 20-25 minutes (use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness), then BROIL for 2-3 minutes, which will help them get crispy.
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*For extra crispy tenders, spray them with a little olive oil spray before baking
*Storage: store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; To reheat: reheat in the oven at 375° until they're warmed through
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1086mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg