Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders
Crunchy and flavorful almond crusted chicken tenders that are perfectly baked for a healthy and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine almond flour, chopped almonds, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the almond mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly drizzle or spray olive oil over the chicken tenders for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or side.
Notes
For extra crunch, toast the chopped almonds lightly before mixing. Serve with a honey mustard or spicy aioli for added flavor.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/almond-crusted-chicken-tenders/