Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Satisfy your cravings for spicy, crispy, and guilt-free comfort food with these Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders! Perfectly tender chicken is coated in a gluten-free almond flour and parmesan cheese breading, seasoned with bold spices like paprika and garlic powder, then baked to golden perfection. A buttery buffalo sauce takes these tenders to the next level, delivering that signature kick in every bite while keeping the dish keto-friendly. Quick to prepare and oven-baked for maximum crispiness, this low-carb recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, party platters, or game-day snacks. Serve them hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, and enjoy a protein-packed treat that’s as flavorful as it is diet-friendly.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pieces eggs, large
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
- olive oil or avocado oil spray
- ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray it with olive oil or avocado oil.
In a shallow dish, mix together the almond flour, grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
In another bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
Dip each chicken tenderloin into the beaten eggs, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, transfer to the almond flour mixture, pressing down to ensure a good coating on all sides.
Place the coated chicken tenders onto the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken tenders with the olive oil or avocado oil spray, to help them crisp up during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crisp.
While the chicken tenders are baking, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat, or in the microwave, and then whisk in the buffalo sauce until fully combined.
Once the chicken tenders are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Then, using a brush or by tossing, coat each tender evenly with the buffalo sauce mixture.
Serve the keto buffalo chicken tenders hot, with optional ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 135.3 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1184 mg | 395% | |
| Sodium | 7206 mg | 313% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 332.3 g | 665% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1333 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3470 mg | 74% | |
*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.
