Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders
Bread Crust
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
Other
- 1 egg, beaten
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C) to prepare for baking the chicken tenders evenly.
- Prepare coating mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, and salt, ensuring the mixture is well blended to evenly coat the chicken.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the beaten egg, then dredge it thoroughly in the almond flour mixture, ensuring it is fully covered for a crispy crust.
- Arrange and spray: Place the coated chicken tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray them with olive oil to promote browning and crispiness during baking.
- Bake the tenders: Bake the chicken tenders in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cook time to ensure even browning and that they are cooked through.
Notes
- For dipping sauces, serve with paleo ranch or honey mustard to enhance flavor while keeping it paleo-friendly.
- Alternative cooking method: Air fryer version cooks at 375 °F (190 °C) for 10–12 minutes for a quicker crisp option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Paleo
- Diet: Gluten Free
