Description
Crispy, juicy, and completely guilt-free—these Baked Chicken Tenders with Low Carb Ingredients are everything you want in a quick dinner or healthy snack. Perfect for keto diets, low carb dinners, or gluten-free meal prep, these tenders bake to golden perfection in under 25 minutes. The coating is made from almond flour and Parmesan for that perfect crunch without the carbs. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, healthy food options, or low carb recipes, these chicken tenders fit the bill—and the whole family will love them.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken tenderloins
2 eggs
1 cup almond flour
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Olive oil spray or drizzle
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and place a wire rack on top if desired.
2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. If using chicken breasts, slice them into strips.
3. In one bowl, beat the eggs. In another, combine almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley.
4. Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture. Press gently to coat.
5. Place the coated tenders on the baking rack or sheet. Spray or drizzle with olive oil.
6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked to 165°F (74°C) internally.
7. Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness.
8. Let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a wire rack for even crisping all around the chicken tenders.
Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet—space them out for maximum crunch.
Patting the chicken dry helps the coating stick better and stay crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Low Carb, Keto, Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, low carb, keto, gluten-free, baked chicken tenders, healthy snack, quick dinner