Description
Craving something crispy and satisfying without falling off your low-carb goals? These Low Carb Baked Chicken Tenders are the perfect solution! Made with almond flour and Parmesan for that irresistible crunch, they’re baked to golden perfection—no frying needed. This easy recipe is great for quick dinners, healthy snacks, or even keto-friendly lunchbox ideas. They’re full of flavor, low in carbs, and ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for weeknight dinner ideas, easy meal prep, or just comfort food with fewer carbs, these tenders deliver every time.
Ingredients
500g chicken tenderloins
1 cup almond flour
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire rack on a sheet pan.
2. Pat chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels.
3. In a shallow bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
5. Dip each tenderloin into the egg wash, letting excess drip off.
6. Coat the chicken in the almond flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
7. Arrange the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet or rack.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
9. Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For best crispiness, bake the tenders on a wire rack to allow hot air to circulate around them.
Don’t skip patting the chicken dry—this helps the coating stick better and bake up crispier.
If you’re out of almond flour, crushed pork rinds make a great zero-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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