Description
Baked Chicken Tenders with Low Carb Ingredients are a delicious and guilt-free option for family dinners or game nights. These tender, juicy bites feature a crunchy almond flour coating that elevates the classic chicken tender experience. With easy preparation and endless customization, you can make them your own, all while keeping carbs in check. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked preferred)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk the eggs. In another bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg wash and then coat with the almond flour mixture.
- Arrange the coated tenders on the baking sheet and lightly spritz with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg