Gut Friendly Almond-Crusted Chicken Strips
Crispy, golden chicken strips that actually support your digestive health sound almost too good to be true, but this baked version delivers exactly that. The crust is built from almond flour and roughly chopped sliced almonds, giving you serious crunch without any of the refined grains or inflammatory oils that can aggravate a sensitive gut. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and turmeric do the heavy lifting on flavor — and turmeric in particular has long been celebrated for its gut-soothing properties. Everything gets baked on a wire rack at high heat, which means the coating crisps up beautifully on all sides without needing to be deep-fried. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens the whole dish and adds a little digestive bonus too. These strips are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but works with your body rather than against it.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
For the crust
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ½ cup sliced almonds, roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and lightly brush or spray the rack with olive oil.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken strips and toss until evenly coated.
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