Low Carb Baked Chicken Tenders Recipes

ADDICTIVE CHICKEN TENDERS (ONE TASTE AND YOU'RE ADDICTED)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine all dry ingredients.
• Line a shallow pan with foil.
• Melt butter in a shallow dish.
• Dip each piece in butter then roll in seasoning mixture and place in pan.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is done.

EASY BAKED COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE - PALEO & LOW CARB

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Place a nonstick wire rack onto a lined baking sheet. Spray or brush the rack with oil.
• Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, then cut into tenders (about 3 tenders per chicken breast). Season both side with sea salt and black pepper.
• Optional step if you have big flakes: Pour the coconut flakes into a ziploc bag and seal. Pound the bag several times to break up the flakes into smaller pieces.
• Arrange three bowls - one with beaten eggs, one with coconut flour, and one with a mixture of coconut flakes, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
• Dredge each chicken tender in the coconut flour, dip in the egg shaking off the excess), and finally press/roll in the coconut flakes. Place on the wire rack.
• Bake the chicken tenders for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until firm and cooked through.
• Optional: Turn the oven to the broil setting. Broil on the top rack for about one minute, until one side is crispy. Flip the tenders over, then broil one minute on the other side.

LOW-CARB TACO CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place chicken and marinade ingredients in a gallon-sized plastic bag. Press most of the air out and seal. Massage the chicken and marinade ingredients together until the chicken is completely coated.
• Place bag of chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Melt coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 7 minutes. Turn chicken tenders over and cook an additional 5 minutes.
• To check for doneness slice one open to and the juices should run clear.
• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Prepare a large baking pan by spraying with a non-stick spray.
• Place marinated chicken on baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
• To check for doneness slice one open to and the juices should run clear.

LOW CARB COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Prepare large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Rinse the chicken breasts with water pat dry with a paper towel.
• Slice breasts into tenders no more than ½ inch thick.
• Beat eggs until foamy and place in shallow bowl.
• Mix the coconut, almond flour, salt and spices in a shallow bowl.
• Using a fork, dip the chicken tenders in egg then in the coconut mixture to coat, covering well. (Press coconut mixture onto tenders , if needed.)
• Brown the tenders a few at a time in hot oil in a deep skillet until lightly golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes.
• Drain briefly on paper towels and then place browned tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 15-20 minutes until chicken is browned and juices run clear.

BAKED LOW CARB PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Pour the olive oil into a shallow bowl or dish and set aside.
• In a separate bowl, combine the grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, pepper and garlic salt and stir well to mix the ingredients. This will be the "breading" for the chicken tenders.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil, then place a wire baking rack on top of the parchment paper/foil. Spray the wire baking rack with non-stick cooking spray.
• Line up your dish of olive oil, parmesan mix, and prepared baking sheet. First, dip a chicken tender in the olive oil to lightly coat, shake or wipe off any excess oil, then dredge the chicken in the parmesan mix to evenly coat well, then place the coated chicken tender onto the wire baking rack. Repeat for each chicken tender.
• Once the oven is fully preheated, place the chicken on the middle rack and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 - 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.*
• Once the chicken is completely cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the oven and allow to cool on the rack for 5 minutes.

CRUNCHY KETO CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• You'll want to start by getting all the components ready, and heat your oven or air fryer to 400°. If baking, line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non stick baking mats.
• Pulse pork rinds in a food processor into a fine crumble, or crush by hand/rolling pin *see note 3. Toss them into a medium sized bowl with parmesan cheese, chili powder, sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Whisk to combine, crushing up any clumps of parmesan or pork rinds.
• In another bowl whisk the egg with water until fully combined, then cut the ligaments from each chicken tender.
• With one hand dunk a chicken tender into the egg mix then drop into the pork rind mix without touching it with your hand. Use the other hand to toss the chicken in the pork rinds, then place one of the baking sheets *see note 4.
• Continue until all the chicken has been coated, diving the tenders evenly between both baking sheets. There should be room in between each tender.
• You should have leftover egg and pork rinds. Double dip the coated chicken until all of the pork rinds have been used up.
• Bake the coated chicken in the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes, until the internal temperature of the largest piece has reached 165°. Cool slightly then enjoy these Keto Baked Chicken Tenders!
• With one hand dunk a chicken tender into the egg mix then drop into the pork rind mix without touching it with your hand. Use the other hand to toss the chicken in the pork rinds *see note 4. Continue until all the chicken has been coated.
• You should have leftover egg and pork rinds. Double dip the coated chicken until all of the pork rinds have been used up.
• Add the prepared Keto Chicken Tenders to the basket and spray lightly with cooking oil. Do not over-crowd, you'll most likely have to cook these in multiple batches.
• Cook for 7 minutes, flip the chicken and then spray lightly with cooking oil. Cook for an additional 6 minutes, until the internal temperature of the largest piece has reached 165°.
• Cool slightly, then enjoy these Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders dunked in Keto Honey Mustard!

LOW CARB KETO CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with any fat of your choice.
• Set up two shallow medium bowls: place the mayonnaise in one and in the other stir together the pork rinds, whey protein powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
• Toss the chicken strips in the bowl with the mayonnaise. Take a chicken strip from the bowl and remove any excess mayonnaise. Use the other hand to press the chicken into the breading mixture and scoop more breading over the top, submerging the chicken strip to coat on all sides. Place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken strips.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, until just barely cooked through.
• Turn on the broiler. Place the chicken strips under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to crisp up more.

OVEN BAKED KETO CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
• Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray, or line with aluminum foil.
• In one shallow bowl combine the egg and mayonnaise, beat with a fork until it is completely combined. Set aside.
• In another shallow bowl combine the Keto Breading ingredients.
• Dip each sliced chicken tender into the egg mixture, then dredge in the breading. Make sure the tenders are completely coated.
• Once each tender is coated well, lay on the cooking sheet and brush with the melted butter.
• Bake 15 minutes, turn the tenders carefully using tongs and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

LOW CARB SKILLET CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a plastic bag. Place in refrigerator and allow to marinate.
• Heat olive oil in a medium to large iron skillet over medium heat.
• Cook chicken tenders in skillet until brown and fully cooked. Turn frequently for even browning. (Discard marinade.)

LOW CARB BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside.
• Line rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Melt butter in a shallow dish.
• Dip each chicken tender in butter then roll in seasoning mixture and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

PARMESAN RANCH BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with tin foil.
• Place Parmesan, Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix and 1 tablespoon of dried parsley leaves onto a large plate or shallow dish. Use a fork to mix ingredients well. Use another fork to dip both sides of the chicken tender in melted butter then both sides into Parmesan mixture, making sure all sides are coated well. Transfer Parmesan coated chicken tenders to foil lined baking sheet, placing 1/2 inch apart from each other. Once all chicken has been coated and placed onto baking sheet, bake for 23-35 minutes at 350 degrees F. then turn on oven's broiler and carefully watch to cook tops of chicken until browned. Each oven will be different, mine took about 3 minutes. I didn't leave the oven, just watched through the window. Once the Parmesan browns, it goes very fast, so watch carefully. Remove tenders from oven and let cool for a couple minutes before serving. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

EASY KETO CHICKEN TENDERS (BAKED OR AIR FRYER)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
• Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray, or line with aluminum foil.
• In one shallow bowl combine the egg and mayonnaise, beat with a fork until it is completely combined. Set aside.
• In another shallow bowl combine the Keto Breading ingredients. Dip each sliced chicken tender into the egg mixture, then dredge in the breading. Make sure the tenders are completely coated.
• Once each tender is coated well, lay on the cooking sheet and brush with the melted butter.
• Bake 15 minutes, turn the tenders carefully using tongs and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

LOW CARB CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• In a bowl, combine almond flour, flaxseed meal, paprika, salt and pepper. Add the beaten eggs to a separate bowl.
• Dip a chicken tenderloin into the egg, turn to coat, then drop it into the dry mixture. Coat it thoroughly then place it on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or wire rack. Continue with the rest of the tenderloins.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with low carb ketchup.

KETO PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Place the chicken tenders between two layers of wax paper and pound them 1/8-inch-thin.
• Brush both sides of the chicken pieces with mustard, and sprinkle with garlic powder and cayenne.
• Place the Parmesan in a shallow bowl. Dip the chicken pieces, one by one, into the Parmesan and press to coat.
• Heat a nonstick double-burner griddle (or two large nonstick skillets) over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Brush with olive oil. Fry the chicken tenders until browned and cooked through (their internal temperature should reach 165ºF), about 3 minutes on each side.

LOW CARB CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Combine all ingredients except chicken in bowl and mix well. Add chicken and quickly toss to combine. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 9 minutes.
• Move the pan to the top ⅓ of the oven and broil 3-4 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Sprinkle with additional parsley.

CRISPY LOW CARB CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl add in heavy cream, medium-high teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and an egg. Whisk together.
• Add in chicken, mix and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
• In another bowl or plate, add almond flour and remaining seasonings.
• Coat chicken tenders in almond flour mixture.
• Heat oil over medium high in a large pan. Once oil is hot (about 375 degrees Fahrenheit), add in chicken tenders and cook about 6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked and it's crispy and golden colored.

HEALTHY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS (NO BREADING)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400F and put the oven rack in the center position.
• Lay the raw chicken on a baking sheet.
• Brush one side of the chicken tenders with olive oil or the melted butter.
• Sprinkle chicken rub on the side that was just brushed with oil or melted butter.
• Flip the chicken tenders over and continue brushing with the oil or butter and sprinkle the 2nd side with chicken rub.
• Bake the chicken for a total of 10 minutes, flipping after 5 minutes, if desired but not required, and then continue cooking on the other side until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160F.
• Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes until serving.

BAKED KETO CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Season the almond flour generously with salt and pepper.
• Beat 1 egg together with 1 tbsp of heavy cream.
• Dip each tender first in the egg wash and then into the seasoned almond flour. We like to place the tenders in a Tupperware container with the almond flour and shake to coat. A Ziploc bag also works well.
• Place tenders on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes. If they are not as crispy as you would like you can additionally broil them for 2-3 minutes.
• Allow tenders to cool for 5 minutes before enjoying.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.