Grain Free Chicken Tenders Recipes

GLUTEN-FREE CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Pound the chicken pieces thin using a meat pounder.
• Beat the eggs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place the egg mixture in a shallow bowl. Place half of the almond flour in another shallow bowl.
• Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, shaking the excess off, then dredge it in the almond flour, pressing to adhere until well-coated. It's a good idea to use one hand for dipping in the egg, and the second hand for dredging in the almond flour.
• After making 4 tenders, add the remaining almond flour to the bowl and prepare the remaining four chicken tenders.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes.
• Place half the chicken tenders in the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (their internal temperature should reach 165ºF). Place on paper towels to drain.
• Carefully wipe the skillet using paper towels, add the remaining oil, and cook the second batch. Serve immediately.

GRAIN-FREE CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Mix almond flour, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
• Dip chicken strips in the melted butter; press strips into almond flour mixture until completely coated. Transfer coated strips to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until strips are golden brown and no longer pink in the center, at least 20 minutes.

GRAIN-FREE CHICKEN MILANESE WITH GREEN APPLE AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the radishes, apples, arugula, salt and pepper and toss until well combined. Set aside until ready to serve.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the olive oil, champagne vinegar, dijon, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined and set aside. (You'll want to toss the salad immediately before serving).
• Place your palm flat against the top of each chicken breast and carefully slice each piece in half horizontally; you'll be left with 4 thinner chicken breast pieces. Place each chicken cutlet between 2 sheets of waxed paper and use the smooth side of a mallet (or a rolling pin) to pound them until they're very thin. Season the chicken on both sides lightly with salt and pepper and set aside.
• In a bowl, combine the almond, tapioca flour, 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
• In a separate bowl, add the egg and water. Whisk until frothy.
• Using one hand, dip the chicken breasts in the egg and flip to coat both sides, shake off excess. Using your other hand, then immediately dredge in the almond flour mixture to coat evenly all over. Shake off excess coating. Set on a clean plate and continue until all of the chicken is coated. (Using separate hands for each station prevents your hands getting too caked in the mixture and makes it easier to work with the chicken).
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot (but not smoking) place the chicken into the skillet and fry until golden brown on each side and cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side.
• Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and immediately serve with the salad.