Description
Low Carb Baked Chicken Tenders – Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, these keto-friendly tenders deliver a crave-worthy crunch with a parmesan-almond crust. Perfect for keto diets, family dinners, and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs chicken tenders
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: sugar-free dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs with olive oil.
- In another bowl, mix almond flour, parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then coat evenly with the almond flour mixture.
- Place tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite low carb dipping sauce.
Notes
- Line the baking sheet with parchment or a rack to ensure crispiness on all sides.
- Avoid overcrowding; bake in a single layer for even browning.
- These can be cooled and frozen for quick meal prep; reheat in a 375°F (190°C) oven until warmed through.
- Pair with a sugar-free dipping sauce for a complete low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender
- Calories: Approximately 135 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: Approximately 180 mg
- Fat: Approximately 7 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 2 g
- Fiber: Approximately 0.5 g
- Protein: Approximately 14 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 23 mg
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