Baked Paleo Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip
Delicious baked chicken tenders made with a mix of almond and coconut flour to keep them gluten free and paleo. These healthy baked chicken tenders are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that both kids and adults will love! Enjoy with your fav sides and dipping sauces.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 312cal
Ingredients
- For the chicken tenders:
- 2 large eggs (or 3 small eggs)
- 2 tablespoons almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 3/4 almond flour or almond meal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
- Coconut oil cooking spray
- For the honey mustard dipping sauce:
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ tablespoon warm water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and 2 tablespoons of milk.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together coconut flour, almond flour, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of milk to the bowl and use a fork to mix together to form a ‘crumb-like’ texture.
- Dip each chicken tender into flour mixture, then into egg mixture (coating the tender entirely), then back into flour mixture to coat the chicken strips. This should create a crumb-like look. Place each strip on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Generously spray the tops of the chicken strips with cooking oil spray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- To make the honey mustard dipping sauce: add dijon mustard, honey and warm water to a bowl and mix together until well-combined. Then get dipping!
Notes
See the full post for sauce ideas, storing & freezing tips!
Nutrition
Serving: 2chicken tenders | Calories: 312cal | Carbohydrates: 9.1g | Protein: 33.6g | Fat: 15.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 0.9g