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Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Tenders
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Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 392kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning optional
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • Honey mustard or your favorite healthy dipping sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, and apple cider vinegar. Submerge the chicken tenders in this mixture to marinate.
    Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Tenders
  • Place the gluten-free panko breadcrumbs in a food processor and pulse until fine. Spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with avocado oil, and toast in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden.
    Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Tenders
  • Transfer the toasted breadcrumbs to a shallow dish and mix in the salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cajun seasoning, and dried dill until well combined.
    Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Tenders
  • Set a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Dredge the marinated chicken tenders in the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
    Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Tenders
  • Arrange the breaded chicken tenders on the prepared wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
    Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Tenders
  • Serve the crispy chicken tenders warm with your choice of a healthy dipping sauce such as honey mustard.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1169mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg