Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce

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Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce that’s perfect for a low-carb meal or snack! These tenders are coated with a crunchy, flavorful crust and served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Tenders:

  • 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into strips)

  • 1/2 cup almond flour (for a low-carb coating)

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 large eggs (beaten)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for frying)

For the Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky flavor)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Chicken Tenders:

    • Cut the chicken breasts into strips (about 1 to 1.5 inches wide).

  2. Make the Coating:

    • In a shallow bowl, mix together the almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

    • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.

  3. Coat the Chicken:

    • Dip each chicken strip first into the beaten eggs, then into the almond flour mixture, pressing lightly to make sure the coating sticks evenly. Repeat with all chicken strips.

  4. Cook the Chicken Tenders:

    • Heat the olive oil (or avocado oil) in a large skillet over medium heat.

    • Once the oil is hot, add the chicken tenders to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; you may need to cook in batches.

    • Remove the tenders from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

  5. Make the Dipping Sauce:

    • While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.

  6. Serve:

    • Serve the crispy chicken tenders with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

These Crispy Chicken Tenders are perfect for dipping and are low-carb thanks to the almond flour and Parmesan cheese coating. The tangy, creamy dipping sauce pairs beautifully with the crispy tenders!

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