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
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 lb chicken boneless, skinless
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the buffalo sauce:
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Cut the chicken into tenders (you can also buy them already pre-cut). 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.
- 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.
- While the chicken bakes, stir together the ingredients for the buffalo sauce. Serve immediately with chicken tenders and a veggie side.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 17.4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1.9mg