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30-Minute Paleo Chicken Tenders

Name: 30-Minute Paleo Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
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

Published:05/23/17Updated:11/18/19

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These 30-Minute Paleo Chicken Tenders are the ultimate weeknight dinner option that the whole family is sure to love!

30-Minute Paleo Chicken Tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

I really love chicken tenders. Crispy, crunchy, salty goodness that can be dunked in as many sauces as you can dream up. 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, a resistant starch and prebiotic, is a carbohydrate we are unable to digest, which travels through our bodies acting similar to that of soluble fiber and selectively feeds beneficial bacteria.

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.