4.73 120 Published Aug 27, 2021, Updated Jul 24, 2024 Instead of using traditional bread crumbs for breading, I made these baked chicken tenders paleo and grain-free by using almond meal. My family is hooked on this simple dinner!
Here’s What You Need
boneless skinless chicken breast – cut into strips. You can also buy pre-cut chicken tenders but they’re usually more expensive and it’s easy to slice a chicken breast into strips! egg – to bind the almond meal to the chicken. almond meal – the base of the breading! I typically use almond meal, but you can definitely use almond flour instead. You’ll mix spices into the almond meal or flour to make it extra flavorful. unsweetened shredded coconut – to add flavor and crunch to the breading! If you’re not a big coconut fan, you can just use more almond meal. spices – a delicious combination of paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, sea salt and pepper.
Dip Pairings
You can’t have chicken tenders without dipping sauce, right?! Here are some of our favorites:
Homemade BBQ Honey Mustard Dressing Homemade Ranch (Vegan) Healthy Chick-Fil-A Sauce
What to Serve Baked Chicken Tenders With
Like I mentioned earlier, these baked chicken tenders are actually pretty versatile! Here are some ways to serve them:
As a full meal – Eat them on their own with a delicious dip and vegetable fries – my favorites are baked zucchini fries or baked sweet potato fries! On a salad – Top a salad with crispy chicken tenders! The options are endless here – swap any protein out for these chicken tenders or add them to a side salad like this strawberry spinach salad for a complete meal. In a wrap – Make a wrap by adding greens, any extra veggies, chicken tenders and a sauce. Lunch on the go! As a side – Make a pot of vegan mac and cheese or protein packed healthy mac and cheese and serve chicken tenders on the side.
How to Store Baked Chicken Tenders
Leftover chicken tenders store really well! After allowing them to cool, store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To reheat, I like to pop them in the conventional oven or toaster oven for a few minutes so they crisp back up!
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