Paraben 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 — but this oven-baked version absolutely delivers. The coating is built entirely from almond flour seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, which means you're skipping the processed breadcrumbs and mystery additives that make conventional tenders a hard pass for anyone keeping their ingredient list clean. A quick egg wash helps the coating grip tight to each piece, and a drizzle of avocado oil before baking is what gives you that satisfying crunch without a drop of seed oil or synthetic anything. Elevating the tenders on a wire rack lets hot air circulate all the way around, so every side crisps up evenly rather than steaming against the pan. The optional hit of cayenne adds a gentle kick, and a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens the whole plate beautifully. These are the kind of tenders you can feel genuinely good about — real ingredients, real flavor, and zero guesswork about what's hiding in the coating.

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