Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders
Make crave-worthy chicken tenders at home using just your oven, and they're gluten free! Messy, but worthwhile!
Ingredients
- 8 raw chicken tenders ~0.75 lb raw chicken
- 1 cup rice flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup almond flour or finely ground almonds
- ¼ cup ground flaxseeds
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- spray oil
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°. Use convection if possible. Alternatively – follow your Air Fryer’s instructions for making chicken!
- Cover a baking sheet in parchment paper and set nearby.
- You will need to set up an assembly line for dredging the chicken. - 1 bowl contains rice flour- 1 bowl contains 2 eggs, scrambled well- 1 bowl contains the almond flour, flaxseeds, salt and seasonings – mix this well until combined
- Remove 1 chicken tender from its packaging and dip in the bowl containing rice flour, ensure it is coated well. Then transfer to the bowl with the egg and coat completely in egg. Drain off excess egg mixture and place in the bowl with the almond flour mixture, coat completely. Place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat this process with remaining chicken tenders.
- Lightly spray the top of the tenders with oil – this will help them crisp up in the oven.
- Place the tray of tenders in the pre-heated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Flip the tenders, bake an additional 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Ensure your chicken is cooked – check to see internal temperature reaches 165°.
- Serve immediately or save in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
If you’re using an air fryer, make sure you follow instructions on your specific fryer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tenderCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 6g