Keto Chicken Tenders
Crispy oven-baked chicken tenders coated in almond flour and keto breadcrumbs for a low-carb snack or meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lbchicken tendersskinless and boneless
- 1/4 cupalmond flour
- 1/4 cupketo bread crumbsor extra almond flour
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 teaspoonpepper
- 1 largeegg
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup keto bread crumbs (or extra almond flour), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 1 large egg until combined.
- Working one chicken tender at a time, dip a tender into the egg, allowing excess to drip off, then press it into the dry mixture to coat both sides. Repeat until all 1 lb chicken tenders are coated.
- Arrange the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer with space between each.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the tenders once halfway through (about 10 minutes), until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the tenders rest 2–3 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Notes
You can play with flavorsby mixing in some garlic powder, onion powder, or any spices of your choosing to completely transform the dish.
For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon or two of smoked paprika and/or cayenne pepper to the crumb mixture.
Don’t forget the dipping sauce!Try myketo ranch dressing,sugar-free ketchup,keto honey mustard, andsugar-free BBQ sauce.
For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon or two of smoked paprika and/or cayenne pepper to the crumb mixture.
Don’t forget the dipping sauce!Try myketo ranch dressing,sugar-free ketchup,keto honey mustard, andsugar-free BBQ sauce.