Dairy-Free Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these Dairy-Free Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Perfectly seasoned and oven-baked to golden perfection, these tenders boast a crunchy coating made from panko breadcrumbs and cornmeal, delivering that satisfying crisp without the need for frying. They're marinated in a homemade dairy-free buttermilk substitute using almond milk and apple cider vinegar, ensuring tender, juicy chicken that's ideal for both kids and adults alike. A quick prep time of just 20 minutes makes this meal a breeze to whip up, while skipping the dairy makes it suitable for lactose-intolerant or dairy-free diets. Serve these irresistible chicken tenders hot with a side of your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce, and enjoy a guilt-free comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine the unsweetened almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to create a dairy-free buttermilk substitute.
In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
In a separate shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and cornmeal.
Dip each chicken tender in the flour mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated. Shake off the excess flour.
Next, immerse the floured chicken tender into the almond milk mixture, ensuring it is well soaked.
Finally, coat each tender in the panko breadcrumb and cornmeal mixture, pressing down lightly to ensure the coating sticks well.
Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray to help give them a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the tenders are golden brown and cooked through.
Let the chicken tenders cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy them hot with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.4 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 5656 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.1 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 121.2 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 763 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1659 mg | 35% | |
*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.
