Pistachio Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden, and packed with smoky-garlicky flavor, these baked chicken tenders are the kind of comfort food that doesn't ask you to compromise on anything. The coating is built entirely from almond flour seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a kick of optional cayenne — no breadcrumbs, no grains, no tree nuts beyond the almond base. For anyone navigating pistachio allergies, the ingredient list here is refreshingly straightforward, with zero ambiguity about what's going into the coating. Setting the tenders on a wire rack during baking is the real trick — hot air circulates underneath so every side gets that satisfying crunch without a drop of deep-frying. A drizzle of avocado oil before they go into the oven helps the almond flour crust turn a deep, irresistible golden brown. Flip them once halfway through and you're rewarded with tenders that are juicy inside and crackling on the outside. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything up and makes them feel just a little fancy.

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