Description
Almond crusted chicken tenders make a quick and delicious snack by dipping juicy chicken breast tenders and breading them in a combination of crunchy almond pieces, garlic, and cumin to make one addictingly satisfying gluten free, protein packed, and low carb dish that’s slightly sweet and oh so savory that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into tenders
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 4 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400*F and line a baking sheet with tin foil. Lightly spray the tin foil with cooking spray or a light coat of olive oil. Set aside.
- Pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely ground. In a small bowl, beat the egg. And in another bowl place the flour. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet heat the butter or oil over medium-low heat. Add in the garlic powder, minced garlic, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and cayenne and mix well. Add in the ground almonds and allow to brown for about 5 minutes. Allow the breading mixture to cool for a few minutes before transferring to it’s own small bowl so you don’t burn your hands while breading the chicken pieces.
- Dip each chicken tender into the flour bowl making sure to get all sides coated. Then dip each tender directly into the egg bowl, wipe off any excess egg, and then dip directly into the toasted almond breading bowl. Press the almond mixture into each chicken piece with your fingers.
- Place each tender on the greased baking sheet and cook for 14-16 minutes or until the tenders are golden brown and the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Enjoy!
Notes
- After toasting the almond mixture in your skillet. let it sit and cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a bowl and breading your chicken with it. Why? Because it’s going to be so dang hot and I don’t want you burning your fingers.
- Watch your almonds in the food processor. If you like your chicken tender breading very fine, pulse your almond pieces for a longer period of time until you find your desired consistency
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 18mg
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg