Amazing 15-Minute Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders
Bake these crispy, kid-approved chicken tenders to enjoy a family favorite made healthy and gluten-free. You will learn the secret to achieving great crunch without frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Gluten-free flour blend
- Eggs
- Almond flour or crushed gluten-free cereal for coating
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Cut the chicken breasts into tender-sized strips.
- Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls.
- In the first bowl, mix the gluten-free flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In the second bowl, whisk the eggs.
- In the third bowl, place your crunchy coating, such as almond flour or crushed gluten-free cereal.
- Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Next, dip the floured tender into the egg wash.
- Finally, press the tender firmly into the crunchy coating mixture to cover completely.
- Place the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can spray the coated tenders lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- Adjust spices to suit your family’s taste.
- These freeze well after baking; cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: Estimate based on ingredients
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low to Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Higher
- Trans Fat: Zero
- Carbohydrates: Low to Moderate
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Moderate