Description
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these keto-friendly chicken tenders offer a delightful experience for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the slaw: 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sugar-free keto-friendly ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the egg and heavy cream in a shallow bowl.
- Combine the grated Parmesan, almond flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in another shallow dish.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Dredge the chicken in the Parmesan-almond coating, pressing firmly.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tenders for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer the browned tenders to the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare your slaw by mixing all slaw ingredients in a large bowl.
- Plate the chicken tenders alongside the slaw and serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For air frying, cook at 375°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken tenders with slaw
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg