Almond Chicken Tenders
Author: 
Recipe type: Main Dish
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 4
 
These grainless "breaded" chicken tenders hold together great and are super yummy!
Ingredients
  • 1½ lb chicken breasts or tenders
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ c almond flour
  • 1 t sea salt
  • ½ t paprika
  • ½ t dried basil
  • ½ t dried parsley
  • olive oil for frying
Instructions
  1. Crack eggs into a small bowl and beat slightly
  2. Mix together almond flour, salt and herbs in a medium bowl.
  3. Pat chicken dry and cut into tenders.
  4. Coat chicken pieces in beaten egg, and allow excess to drip off.
  5. Place egg-coated pieces into almond mixture and coat thoroughly.
  6. Place on a plate while oil heats.
  7. Add about ¼ inch of oil to a heavy frying pan and heat to medium-high heat.
  8. Fry coated pieces, in two batches, for a few minutes on each side or until golden brown and internal temperature has reached 165F.
Notes
Adapted from http://www.paleofood.com/chicst.htm#macnuggets
Recipe by Marpe at https://www.marpewellness.com/recipes/almond-chicken-tenders/