Dairy-Free Crispy Baked Chicken Tenderloin
Satisfy your cravings for crispy chicken with this enticing Dairy-Free Crispy Baked Chicken Tenderloin recipe! Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, these tenderloins feature a dairy-free “buttermilk” marinade made from almond milk and apple cider vinegar, ensuring a juicy and flavorful bite. Coated in a crunchy blend of panko breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and aromatic spices like paprika, garlic powder, and dried herbs, these chicken strips are irresistibly crisp without the need for frying. Ideal for busy weeknights, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and caters to dairy-free eaters. Serve these guilt-free delights with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing meal the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a shallow dish, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes to create a dairy-free 'buttermilk'.
In another shallow dish, mix together panko breadcrumbs, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Dip each chicken tenderloin into the almond milk mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture. Press it firmly to ensure the coating sticks well.
Arrange the coated chicken tenderloins on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are not touching to allow even cooking.
Spray the tops of the chicken tenderloins lightly with olive oil cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the chicken tenderloins are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your dairy-free crispy baked chicken tenderloins with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1042 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 223 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 1862 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.4 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 106.0 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1388 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
