Nut Free Paleo Chicken Tenders
Craving something crunchy and delicious? Try these Nut Free Paleo Chicken Tenders! They are easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Enjoy the crispy goodness tonight!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Skillet
- Oven
- Whisk
- Mixing Bowl
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- ½ cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
- 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Olive oil to fry or bake
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow container, whisk together eggs with a big pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a separate shallow container, whisk together ground flaxseed, shredded coconut, tapioca starch, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.
- Dip sliced chicken into the egg, then dredge in the coating mixture, being sure to coat it evenly. Repeat until all chicken is coated. Make sure to handle the chicken delicately to not disturb the coating.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Once hot, cook chicken in the skillet, in batches, for 3 to 4 minutes on each side depending on how thick your chicken is. Cook until chicken is crispy and golden-brown and cooked through. Place on towel to drain excess oil and serve.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray or brush the sheet tray with olive oil. Place the chicken on the sheet tray and lightly spray or brush with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Tip 1: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Tip 2: You can freeze the tenders before cooking.
- Tip 3: These tenders pair wonderfully with a variety of dips.
- Tip 4: For a crunchier texture, you can fry the tenders instead of baking.
- Tip 5: Feel free to customize the seasoning in the coating to suit your taste.