These Whole 30 approved Paleo Chicken Tenders are the perfect finger food for when you feel like a protein rich snack or have guests over and don't want them going hangry. Or do what I did and serve them for lunch on a bed of arugula and avocado! #yum
The coating is a mixture of grain free flours. I used cassava flour as the base coating and a mixture of Tigernut & Coconut Flour in the spice mix. Feel free to change up these flours depending on what you have on hand. Almond flour works good in the spice mix, as does a gluten free blend for the base (however this wold make it non complaint for Whole 30 and no longer Paleo)
I used a combination of cumin, turmeric and chili powder to achieve a deeper flavor with a slight kick on the tenders. Other spices that would work well here are paprika, italian seasoning & garlic salt.
Tip: If the tenders are too big, feel free to trim them down to more manageable pieces.
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Makes: Approx 15 tenders
Total Time: 44 mins
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 24 mins
What you'll need:
1 lb chicken tenders
1/3 cup cassava flour
2 eggs
1/3 cup tigernut flour
1/3 cup Brandless coconut flour
1 tsp Brandless cumin
1 tsp Brandless turmeric
1/2 tsp Brandless chilli powder
Salt & pepper
Brandless olive oil spray
What to do:
Preheat oven to 350F
Trim chicken tenders, rinse then pat dry, set aside
In a small bowl add your cassava flour, set aside
In a separate small bowl whisk together 2 eggs
In a third small bowl add your tigernut flour, coconut flour, spices and sale and pepper.
Stir well, set aside
Line a baking tray with parchment paper, set aside
Take your first piece of chicken, coat it lightly in the cassava flour
Next, completely coat it in the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off
Lastly, coat in the spice mix ensuring you have an even coat
Place on the baking tray and repeat until you've used up all your chicken
Lightly spray with olive oil and bake for 12 mins
Remove from the oven, gently turn tenders over with tongs
Spray with olive oil and return to the oven for a further 12 mins
Serve with your fav sauce/dip or on a salad and enjoy x
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