Paleo Spicy Chicken Tenders
Delight your taste buds with these Paleo Spicy Chicken Tenders—a healthy, flavorful twist on a classic comfort food favorite! Perfect for those sticking to a paleo diet, these crispy chicken tenders are coated in a delicious blend of almond and coconut flour, seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, and a kick of cayenne pepper for a bold, irresistible flavor. Pan-fried to golden perfection in avocado oil, these tenders are gluten-free, dairy-free, and free of refined grains, making them a wholesome option for your next meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re ideal as a quick dinner or protein-packed snack. Serve them hot with a Paleo-friendly dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad for a satisfying and nutritious treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup almond flour
- 0.25 cup coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil.
In a shallow bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and almond milk until well combined.
Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, and then dredge it in the flour mixture. Press lightly to ensure the flour coating adheres evenly.
Carefully place the coated chicken tenders into the preheated skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove the chicken tenders from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite Paleo-friendly dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.1 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 599 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 5282 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.3 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 124.6 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1664 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.
