Paleo Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders
Satisfy your craving for comfort food with these Paleo Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders that are bursting with flavor and completely gluten-free! Coated in a perfectly seasoned blend of almond and coconut flours with a hint of paprika, garlic, and onion powders, these golden-brown tenders are fried to perfection in coconut oil, giving them an irresistibly crispy texture. Ideal for a paleo or low-carb diet, they're made without any refined flours but deliver all the crunch you love in traditional fried chicken. Quick to prepare in under 40 minutes, these tenders are perfect as a main course or snack, especially when paired with your favorite paleo-friendly dipping sauce. Crafted to please your taste buds and your wellness goals, these fried chicken tenders are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken tenders
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Coconut flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) to keep cooked tenders warm.
Wash and pat dry the chicken tenders with paper towels.
In a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In another bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until fully beaten.
Take one chicken tender at a time, dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it with the flour mixture. Press the flour onto the chicken to ensure it sticks well. Repeat for all the chicken tenders.
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking (approximately 350°F or 175°C).
Fry the chicken tenders in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each tender for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
As you finish cooking each batch, place them on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Then transfer them to the warm oven.
Serve immediately with your choice of paleo-friendly dipping sauce or sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 232.3 g | 298% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.7 g | 594% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 599 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 4113 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.8 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.9 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 136.6 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1545 mg | 33% | |
*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.
