Whole30 Breaded Chicken Tenders
Craving crispy, golden chicken tenders while sticking to your Whole30 goals? These Whole30 Breaded Chicken Tenders are a game-changer! Made with a blend of almond and coconut flours and infused with flavorful spices like garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder, these tenders deliver a crunchy, satisfying texture without breadcrumbs or dairy. Perfectly cooked in coconut oil for added richness and finished in the oven for juicy perfection, this dish is gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30-approved. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or serving with your favorite Whole30-compliant dipping sauces. Say goodbye to bland chicken and hello to a healthier twist on classic comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse the chicken tenders under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the almond flour, coconut flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, ensuring it's completely coated.
Next, dredge the chicken tender in the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks well.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the coated chicken tenders in batches, frying each side for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the browned chicken tenders to the prepared baking sheet.
Once all the tenders are fried, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy your Whole30 Breaded Chicken Tenders with your favorite Whole30-compliant dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 890 mg | 297% | |
| Sodium | 2823 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 251.4 g | 503% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1386 mg | 29% | |
*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.
