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Almond-encrusted Chicken Tenders

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins

Gluten-free, Paleo, and absolutely delicious, these tenders are breaded with almond & coconut flour and just the right spices!

 2 large organic chicken breasts, cut into tenders
 1 egg
 ½ cup almond flour
 ¼ cup coconut flour (or an additional 1/4 cup almond flour)
 1 tsp paprika
 ¼ tsp cayenne (or more, if you want some heat!)
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 ½ tsp turmeric powder
 ½ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp pepper
1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a wire cooling sheet on a baking sheet (to keep the chicken crispy!)

2

In a medium bowl, whisk egg. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, spices, salt and pepper.

3

Coat each piece of chicken in egg (letting the excess drip off), and then coat in the dry ingredients.

4

Place on the prepared baking sheet.

5

Bake for 20 minutes, flip each piece over and bake for an additional 10 minutes!

6

Serve with honey mustard or desired dipping sauce!
This paired great with Green Bean Amandine and sweet corn!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 tenders

Servings 4