Description
Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor—these Baked Chicken Tenders with Low Carb Ingredients are your new weeknight hero. Made with almond flour and Parmesan for that golden crunch, they’re the perfect go-to for anyone seeking a quick dinner, easy recipe, or healthy snack. Whether you’re on keto, meal prepping, or hunting for family-friendly dinner ideas, this low-carb baked chicken tender recipe is guaranteed to hit the spot.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken tenders or chicken breast strips
2 eggs
1 cup almond flour
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Cooking spray or olive oil mist
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and slice if using whole breasts.
2. In one bowl, beat the eggs. In another, mix almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Dip each chicken piece into the eggs, then coat in the flour mixture, pressing gently.
4. Place coated tenders on a foil-lined or parchment-lined baking tray and lightly spray with oil.
5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with a dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the tenders for 2 minutes at the end of baking.
Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in an air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: easy dinner, low carb chicken, healthy baked chicken, keto chicken tenders, quick dinner, high protein, family dinner