Almond Flour Buffalo Chicken Tenders {Paleo, GF, Low Cal}

Almond Flour Buffalo Chicken Tenders! These better for you chicken tenders are made with healthy fat and protein from almond flour instead of traditional breadcrumbs that are higher in carbohydrates. This lighter meal is quick to make in under 30 minutes and healthier. Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

My version of fast food? I have many versions but we’ll start with these Almond Flour Buffalo Chicken Tenders for today!

To be honest, I can’t remember the last time I ate fast food. It really grosses me out! I’ve finally gotten the guy to stop eating fast food for lunch. When we first started dating, he ate fast food every day. Ugh. My stomach literally swirls in agony thinking about eating that food every day.

Thankfully, he’s been making better choices lately. Packing his lunches or doing Subway. While he doesn’t make the best choices 100% of the time he’s making an effort and that’s what really matters because it’s those little changes over a long period of time that turn into life long habits.

So often I get readers contacting me saying “I’m on XYZ diet because I just need to lose this weight.” Well, let me tell you honey. Once you say the word diet to me, my nutritionist eyebrows go up to the sky and I immediately question your dedication to a healthy lifestyle.

Newsflash! Being healthy doesn’t mean being on a diet. It means learning to love healthy foods and choosing to eat them most of the time. It takes some experimenting to do that, but that’s one of the things I love about this blog is being able to share healthier and lighter versions of traditional {and new} favorites to get you there so follow along with me!

These almond flour buffalo chicken tenders come together in 30 minutes. Baked on a single sheet pan so you still get that fast food breaded taste but without all the unhealthy fat and calories. Pair it with a simple buffalo sauce and a side of veggies and you’ve got a tasty and EASY dinner! No fast food needed!

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Almond Flour Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Almond Flour Buffalo Chicken Tenders! These better for you chicken tenders are made with healthy fat and protein from almond flour instead of traditional breadcrumbs that are higher in carbohydrates. This lighter meal is quick to make in under 30 minutes and healthier. Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Author Megan

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 372 kcal

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Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 1 lb chicken tenders boneless, skinless
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup almond meal
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tbsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

For the buffalo sauce:

• 1/3 cup hot sauce
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 

2. In a small bowl whisk together the egg with 2 tablespoons of water to make a egg wash. In a separate bowl, mix the almond meal, paprika, cayenne pepper, parsley, salt and pepper together.

3. Place a chicken tender in the egg wash and shake off the excess. Immediately place the chicken tender in the almond meal bowl and coat liberally. Shake off, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for remaining chicken tenders.

4. Bake at 400 F 16 minutes flipping half way through. After 16 minutes, turn the broiler on high. Broil 5 minutes to make the chicken extra crispy. 

5. While the chicken bakes, stir together the ingredients for the buffalo sauce. Serve immediately with chicken tenders and a veggie side. 

Nutrition facts per serving (1serving)

Calories 372 kcal

Fat 25 g

Saturated Fat 3 g

Cholesterol 119 mg

Sodium 985 mg

Potassium 478 mg

Carbohydrates 6 g

Fiber 3 g

Sugar 1 g

Protein 31 g

Vitamin A 11 %

Vitamin C 21.1 %

Calcium 7.1 %

Iron 10.6 %

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About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.