BHA & BHT Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden chicken tenders are one of those crowd-pleasing classics that can feel off-limits once you start reading the ingredient labels on store-bought versions — preservatives like BHA and BHT show up in a surprising number of packaged breadcrumbs and processed coatings. This oven-baked version keeps things completely clean by swapping the usual breading for almond flour seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of cayenne, so every ingredient is one you can actually recognize. The egg wash helps the coating cling beautifully, and a light brush of avocado oil before baking gives you that satisfying crunch without a drop of anything artificial. Baking on a wire rack is the real secret here — hot air circulates all the way around each tender, so you get an even, deep-golden crust without flipping more than once. The result is juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and genuinely hard to stop eating. A squeeze of fresh lemon right before serving brightens everything up and makes these feel a little more special than your average weeknight dinner.

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