Description
These Baked Chicken Tenders with Low Carb Ingredients are a healthy, crispy, oven-baked alternative to traditional fried tenders. Made with almond flour and parmesan cheese for a golden crust, they’re perfect for keto, gluten-free, and low carb lifestyles. Great for meal prep, easy dinners, or party snacks.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken tenderloins
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Use a wire rack for extra crispiness.
2. Beat the eggs in one shallow bowl.
3. In another bowl, combine almond flour, parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Dip each chicken tenderloin into the egg wash, then coat in the almond flour mixture. Press the coating to stick well.
5. Place tenders on the baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
6. Let rest for a few minutes before serving for the coating to firm up.
Notes
Let chicken rest before serving to keep the crust crispy.
Freeze leftovers for quick future meals—reheat in oven or air fryer.
Adjust seasoning or add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 130mg