Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}

Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}

from paleorunningmomma.com
30 min
8 servings

These pecan crusted chicken tenders are easy to throw together, baked in the oven and so tasty! Amazing with all your favorite dips and totally kid friendly, they're also paleo, Whole30 and keto friendly.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs skinless (boneless chicken breasts or tenders)
  • 2 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons blanched almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 2 large eggs
  • chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Set out 3 medium bowls and preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. 2

    If using chicken breasts, pound to about 1/2” thickness cut into strips. For chicken tenderloins, cut in half lengthwise.

  3. 3

    The chicken will be coated 3 times - with a ground pecan mixture, then egg, then a coarse pecan mixture. To make the first coating, pulse 1/2 cup of pecans in a food processor or a blender until fine crumbs are formed. just a few pulses until they are ground. Place them in one of the bowls and add both flours salt, pepper and spices, set aside.

  4. 4

    Pulse the remaining 2 cups of pecan halves into coarse crumbs (larger crumbs than the first coating and place them in a separate bowl. Lastly, whisk the 2 eggs in the third bowl.

  5. 5

    Coat each chicken strip in the first pecan mixture with the spices, shaking off any excess. Then, dip in whisked egg, allowing excess to drip off. Then, roll the chicken in the coarsely ground pecans and place the chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet, repeating with all the chicken. Spray the tops of the chicken strips with avocado oil cooking spray (or preferred cooking spray).

  6. 6

    Bake for 8 minutes, then turn each piece continue baking until the outside is crisp and the centers are cooked through, about 6-8 minutes more. Check to make sure they’re cooked through since baking times will vary.

  7. 7

    Garnish with parsley and serve with your favorite dips, such as paleo friendly ketchup, ranch, or honey mustard. Enjoy!