Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Tenders
Crispy, golden chicken tenders are one of those comfort foods that feel almost impossible to recreate cleanly at home — until now. The coating here is built entirely from almond flour seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, so every bite delivers real, recognizable flavor without a drop of anything artificial. Baking the tenders on a wire rack lets hot air circulate all the way around, giving you that satisfying crunch without deep frying. A drizzle of avocado oil before they go into the oven helps the coating turn a deep, gorgeous golden brown that looks like it came straight out of a restaurant kitchen. The optional cayenne adds a gentle kick if you want a little heat, and a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens the whole plate. These are the kind of tenders you can feel genuinely good about serving to kids and adults alike, knowing exactly what went into every single one.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 1 ½ lb chicken tenders (about 12 pieces)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the coating
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and brush or spray the rack lightly with avocado oil.
- 2
Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels, then season all over with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
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