Macadamia Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden, and packed with smoky-garlicky flavor, these baked chicken tenders deliver everything you love about the classic without a drop of oil from tree nuts you'd rather avoid. The coating is built entirely on almond flour seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of cayenne, so every bite has real depth and a satisfying crunch. Setting the tenders on a wire rack while they bake is the secret move here — hot air circulates underneath, crisping up the coating on all sides without any deep frying. A drizzle of avocado oil over the top before they go into the oven helps that almond flour crust turn a gorgeous deep golden color. Because the ingredient list is short and straightforward, there's no guesswork about what's hiding in a store-bought breading mix. Squeeze a little lemon over the top right before serving and the brightness cuts through the richness in the best possible way. These are the kind of tenders that disappear fast, so you might want to double the batch.

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