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    Chicken Tenders Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    We all desire some comfort food from time to time; jalapeño poppers, anyone? And while sometimes it is difficult to eat out when we are deeply involved in a Paleo lifestyle, there are still plenty of heart-warming dishes that we can make ourselves, right here, at home.

    Chicken Tenders

    Fast food chains are certainly out of the picture, frozen foods may be alright if we don't scrutinize the ingredients, but it's best when we make it from scratch - and chicken tenders?

    Well, they deserve some respect: from the quality of the chicken breasts to the almond and coconut oil to the spices that adorn them.

    In looking out for the quality of meat that you and your family eats, remember that it is not all about cost.

    Just because the price of a certain meat is higher doesn't necessarily make it better or healthier; just because it is cheaper, it doesn't mean it is a worse cut or has fewer nutrients (bone broth is a good example of this).

    Dig a bit deeper, and you will still find that animals raised with their best welfare in mind are the ones to choose for dinner. Search for organic, if you can find it, and in an ideal world, you could purchase directly from a local farmer.

    Once these Paleo chicken tenders are baked and hot out of the oven, you will want to have a bowl of dipping sauce handy - choose cranberry, honey-mustard, or mango sauce. Better yet, serve all three!

    Chicken Tenders Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • ½ tsp. dried oregano
    • ½ tsp. paprika
    • ½ tsp. garlic powder
    • ½ tsp. onion powder
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Chicken Tenders Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
    2. In a bowl, combine the almond flour, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, and season to taste.
    3. Add the coconut flour and the beaten eggs to two different bowls.
    4. Lightly dip each chicken strip into the coconut flour, then into the beaten eggs making sure to let any extra liquid drip.
    5. Finally, dip into the almond flour mixture, making everything is well coated; repeat the process for every chicken slice.
    6. Place the coated chicken strips onto a baking sheet and place them in the oven.
    7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flip, and cook another 8 to 10 minutes or until fully cooked.
    8. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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    Chicken Tenders Recipe

    Chicken Tenders Recipe

    Paleo chicken tenders will liven up any party, make sure to display a set of tempting dipping sauces for maximum enjoyment.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 455 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • 2 eggs beaten
    • ½ tsp. dried oregano
    • ½ tsp. paprika
    • ½ tsp. garlic powder
    • ½ tsp. onion powder
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 F.
    • In a bowl, combine the almond flour, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, and season to taste.
      1 cup almond flour, ½ tsp. dried oregano, ½ tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. onion powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Add the coconut flour and the beaten eggs to two different bowls.
      2 eggs
    • Lightly dip each chicken strip into the coconut flour, then into the beaten eggs making sure to let any extra liquid drip.
      1 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips, ½ cup coconut flour
    • Finally, dip into the almond flour mixture, making everything is well coated; repeat the process for every chicken slice.
    • Place the coated chicken strips onto a baking sheet and place them in the oven.
    • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flip, and cook another 8 to 10 minutes or until fully cooked.
    • Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 47gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 262mgPotassium: 695mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 484IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword chicken, tender
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