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Keto-Paleo-Whole30 Easy Chicken Tenders

Quick and easy chicken tenders that are Paleo, Low Carb, Gluten Free and Whole30 Friendly! "Tenders" are a small piece of meat attached to the under side of the chicken breast. Most supermarket meat departments carry them already packaged and labeled as 'tenders', usually by the pound. But if you can't find tenders you can always thinly slice a chicken breast, they will still be delicious and very tender.

 

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken tenders, keto, low carb quiche, Paleo, whole30
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders or thinly sliced chicken breast
  • 2 eggs (whisked)
  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on how much of a kick you like)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken tenders with a paper towel, set aside

  2. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl, set aside

  3. Using a fork toss almond meal and spices together until well blended

  4. Dip each chicken tender in egg, then dredge in almond meal being sure to coat evenly. Set on a plate

  5. Heat a large frying pan on medium high heat for one minute. Add olive oil and wait until hot but not smoking, then carefully add chicken breasts (you may have to work in batches)

  6. Turn heat down to medium. Cook each side until golden (usually 3-4 minutes a side), check to make sure the chicken is cooked through before removing from pan. If you need to work in batches, wipe pan clean with a paper towel, add more olive oil and repeat with remaining breasts

  7. Serve with my homemade ranch or your favorite dipping sauce!