These 30-Minute Paleo Chicken Tenders are the ultimate weeknight dinner option that the whole family is sure to love!
I really love chicken tenders. Crispy, crunchy, salty goodness that can be dunked in as many sauces like this sugar-free ketchup, beau monde dip, or even with this low-carb crock pot Mexican street corn dip. This is the perfect meal option for kids who may be picky eaters. Plus, it’s super easy to make, especially for those who need on-the-go meal options.
Since breading with white flour and deep frying in vegetable oil is something I’d like to avoid, I was bound and determined to develop a chicken tender recipe that rivaled the kind I grew up on. Behold, 30-Minute Paleo Chicken Tenders in all their glory. All the good stuff, minus the weird, inflammatory ingredients. Plus, I included an ingredient that makes this recipe perfect for those who follow a low-carb diet approach.
RESISTANT STARCH
I’ve recently begun playing around with the addition of potato starch in my diet after having read countless articles about its benefits. Potato starch,
According to studies and noted by Mark Sisson, the benefits of adding resistant starch, such as potato starch, to your diet may include improved insulin sensitivity, gut function improvement, a lowered blood glucose response to food, a reduction in fasting blood sugar, increased satiety, and an enhancement in magnesium absorption.
Because resistant starch mimics soluble fiber, consumption of potato starch is a compliant option for those who follow a low-carb diet. Personally, I prefer Bob’s Red Mill brand of potato starch. Although a little costly up front, the price cannot compare to the benefits you reap.
A Perfect Chicken Tenders Weeknight Meal
Bake these chicken tenders up and dig in! I promise that the whole family will approve.
Diets This Paleo Chicken Tenders Recipe Is Compliant With
These 30-Minute Paleo Chicken Tenders are paleo, Whole30 compliant, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free.
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30-Minute Paleo Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 3/4 cup potato starch
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt
- 2-3 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 lbs chicken breast, sliced into tenders
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine eggs and mayonnaise. Once blended, pour the mixture into a shallow bowl.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add all dry ingredients and whisk until well-combined.
- In a large pan, add avocado oil until the bottom of the pan is completely covered. Turn the burner on to medium heat.
- Dip chicken into egg bath, then in breading, and then place in a heated pan with avocado oil. Flip chicken after about 30-45 seconds. (We are only looking to brown each side, not cook the meat.)
- Move browned chicken to the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from oven once the chicken is fully cooked. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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