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Paleo Chicken Tenders



Paleo Chicken Tenders

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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