A great way to stay on track with any diet is coming up with healthier versions of your favorite dishes. It’s an added bonus if you are the only one in the family doing keto and you can make a meal the entire family can enjoy together. These chicken tenders are easy to make, only require a handful of ingredients, some spices, and are sure to please an entire crowd.
The Main Ingredients in These Chicken Tenders Include:
- Chicken breasts
- Almond flour
- Coconut milk
One reason why so many people fail on a ketogenic diet is simply because they are usually the only one in the household implementing this new way of eating. Many end up feeling frustrated because they are usually eating an entirely separate meal from their loved ones. Not only does this require more time to make two different meals, but it can also be very isolating. A very simple way to stay on track is incorporating dishes everyone can enjoy like these keto chicken tenders. All it takes is changing the flour for the breading! Using almond flour in this recipe will even provide some extra health benefits for everyone as well.
Benefits of Almond Flour:
#1: Improves Heart Health
One of the greatest benefits of using almond flour as a replacement for white flour is it can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. This monounsaturated fat keeps our blood vessels healthy and can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Almonds can help boost antioxidants in the blood and actually improve blood flow.
#2: Increase Energy
Almonds contain a variety of macronutrients, micronutrients, and minerals that are perfect for increasing energy levels. Things like riboflavin, manganese, and copper are key in energy production. Almonds provide a steady flow of energy that won’t spike your insulin like white flour.
#3: Controls Blood Sugar
Almonds are a wonderful low glycemic food. The balance of macronutrients found in almonds help regulate the rate of glucose and insulin released into the body. Minimizing these spikes in the blood is key to preventing and managing conditions like diabetes.
No need to skip out on any breaded family favorites like chicken tenders anymore. Not only is using almond flour a great replacement for white flour, but the entire family can have the added benefits it has to offer as well. Get that same crisp, tender bite everyone will enjoy!
PrintCrispy Keto Chicken Tenders
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into thin 3” slices)
- 3/4 cups almond flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a shallow dish (almond flour, coconut flour, salt, pepper, seasonings, and parmesan cheese). Whisk well. Add coconut milk to another shallow dish and season with 1/2 tsp of salt and a pinch of pepper. Set both dishes aside.
- Cut chicken into small pieces. Add chicken to coconut milk and coat well.
- Add oils to a large cast iron skillet and place over medium heat. Once oil is hot, drop chicken pieces into pan. Fry on all sides until golden brown. Remove chicken from oil and place on a paper towel.
- Serve with low carb ketchup, BBQ sauce, or dip of choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 395
- Fat: 34g
- Carbohydrates: Net Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 24g
Your instructions are not all there. You missed coating in the dry ingredients. It goes from coconut milk to frying pan.
I made it anyways and very good but you might want to fix the directions.
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So the chicken never goes into the dry ingredients? hmmmm
haha I think by the part “coat well”, they meant to coat the chicken with the dry ingredients once you dipped it in the coconut milk. Let me know how yours turned out!
Instead of frying these in oil, can I put them in my air fryer which would make them healthier correct?
Hi Jennifer, you’d want the fats from oil when frying.