Baked Almond Flour Chicken Tenders

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Baked Almond Flour Chicken Tenders
These almond flour breaded chicken tenders are easy (a 30-minute recipe), healthy and kid approved. The mixture of almond flour and arrowroot starch combined with just the right baking temperature seals the flavor and gives chicken tenders that nice crisp golden crust. Hope you and your family enjoy this recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 egg (large)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot starch (aka arrowroot flour)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • avocado oil spray
  • ■■■■ SAUCE: ■■■■■ (for dipping)
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons brown mustard (I use Spicy Brown Mustard from Trader Joe's)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (replace with date paste for Whole30, to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Yield:
chicken tenders
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Yield: 13 chicken tenders | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C), my Frigidaire oven has ‘Air Fry’ setting, so I’m using it, but simple ‘Bake’ will work too.
2. In a bowl, use a fork to whisk together egg, avocado oil and lemon juice. Add chicken tenderloins and let them sit while preparing the flour mixture.

3. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, arrowroot starch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, ground black pepper, oregano and dry mustard.

4. Remove each chicken piece from the egg mixture and dredge in the flour mixture, lightly pressing to evenly coat.

5. Transfer to a baking sheet (preferably with a rack), lightly spray with oil.

6. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for another 5-7minutes (the internal temperature of the chicken should be at least 165F (74C). For dipping sauce, combine mayo, spicy brown mustard, maple syrup and hot sauce, mix well.

Shop products and ingredients I recommend for this recipe:

Almond Flour

Almond Flour
Arrowroot Starch

Arrowroot Starch
Avocado Oil

Avocado Oil
Avocado Mayo

Avocado Mayo
Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup
Paprika

Paprika
Oregano

Oregano
Garlic Powder

Garlic Powder
Dry Mustard

Dry Mustard
TJ Spicy Brown Mustard

TJ Spicy Brown Mustard
Frank's RedHot Original Sauce

Frank's RedHot Original Sauce

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I’m Alena, the blogger at MyDeliciousMeals since 2010. My goal with MyDeliciousMeals is for you to discover the joy of cooking and to find lots of new favorite recipes that your family will enjoy. I’m so happy you stopped by!

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Perfect and delicious

Guest
Your recipes are amazing, made chicken tenders twice this week.
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alenatrs
You're so sweet :) thank you for your kind words! - Alena
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HR Silverson
It’s hard to find dinner ideas that my whole family can agree on. Thankfully, everyone loves these tenders! I serve them with a few simple sides and let everyone pick their favorite dip. I’ve already made them twice this week!
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alenatrs
That's awesome! I'm glad it's your family favorite now! - Alena
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