Honey Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Tenders
Crispy, golden, and packed with smoky-garlicky flavor, these oven-baked chicken tenders deliver everything you love about the classic without a drop of sweetener in sight. So many paleo-friendly recipes sneak in honey or maple syrup for binding or flavor, but this one keeps things completely free of added sugars — the almond flour crust does all the heavy lifting on its own. A simple egg wash locks the coating in place, while smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne build serious depth in every bite. Baking them on a wire rack is the real secret weapon here — hot air circulates underneath so the coating crisps up on all sides without any frying required. A drizzle of avocado oil over the top before they go into the oven pushes that golden color even further. Squeeze a little lemon over the finished tenders and you've got a weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but is genuinely clean from start to finish.
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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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