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Whole30 + Keto Spicy Chicken Tenders

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I love anything to do with spicy and chicken. Spicy chicken tenders, spicy chicken sandwiches, Nashville hot chicken etc. I just love that combo. These chicken tenders satisfy that craving while being both keto and Whole30! They are spicy, crispy and perfectly juicy on the inside. Dip them in some ranch for the most delicious bite!

What You Need:

  • Chicken Tenderloins
  • Almond Flour
  • Pork Rinds – these are crushed up in the food processor to make the crispy exterior of the chicken!
  • Hot Sauce
  • Eggs
  • Cayenne
  • Garlic Powder
  • Salt
  • Chili Powder
  • Paprika
  • Avocado Oil Spray

Let’s Cook:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 425′ and place wire baking rack over a baking sheet
  2. Add the pork rinds to the food processor and pulse until they are like fine breadcrumbs (if you don’t have a food processor, add them to a plastic bag, seal it and gently smash it with a rolling pin until fine breadcrumbs)
  3. Then get 3 separate dishes out. In the first dish, add the almond flour with 1 tsp of salt and 1 Tbls of the chili powder (mix to combine) The second dish will have the eggs whisked with the hot sauce and the third will have the crushed pork rinds, remaining salt, remaining chili powder, cayenne, garlic powder and paprika (mixed to combine)
  4. Dip each tenderloin into the almond flour mixture and gently shake off excess. Then dip in the egg mixture and finally, dip into the pork rind breadcrumb mixture – fully coating each tenderloin
  5. Line on the wire rack over the baking sheet and spray with avocado oil
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the outside is nice and crispy

Tips for This Recipe:

  • The wire rack on top of the baking sheet helps the air circulate making for crispier spicy chicken tenders. I have also baked them on a parchment lined baking sheet and the tops of the tenders are super crispy but the underside isn’t as crispy (but still just as delish)
  • Make sure to follow the dredging steps in order. This is how you get the best breading that doesn’t fall off
  • Serve these with my homemade ranch dressing for the perfect dip!
  • If you have leftovers, reheat them in the oven on the wire rack to crisp them back up. Heat at 375′ for about 4-5 minutes. You want the breading to crisp up but you don’t want the chicken to dry out

Serve these chicken tenders with ranch or blue cheese dressing and a side of celery sticks for a fun appetizer/snack. Or you can serve them over a big salad with lots of veggies and your favorite dressing to make it more of a meal.

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4.87 from 15 votes

Whole30 + Keto Spicy Chicken Tenders

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These chicken tenders are spicy, crispy and perfectly juicy on the inside. Dip them in some ranch for the most delicious bite!
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
Total Time:35 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Tenderloins
  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 4 cups Pork Rinds Plain
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 Tbls Hot Sauce
  • 2 tsp Salt divided
  • 2 Tbls Chili Powder divided
  • 1 tsp Cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • Avocado Oil Spray

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 425' and place wire baking rack over a baking sheet
  • Add the pork rinds to the food processor and pulse until they are like fine breadcrumbs (if you don't have a food processor, add them to a plastic bag, seal it and gently smash it with a rolling pin until fine breadcrumbs)
  • Then get 3 separate dishes out
    In the first dish, add the almond flour with 1 tsp of salt and 1 Tbls of the chili powder (mix to combine) 
    The second dish will have the eggs whisked with the hot sauce
    The third will have the crushed pork rinds, remaining salt, remaining chili powder, cayenne, garlic powder and paprika (mixed to combine)
  • Dip each tenderloin into the almond flour mixture and gently shake off the excess
    Then dip into the egg mixture
    Finally, dip into the pork rind breadcrumb mixture, fully coating each tenderloin
    Line on the wire rack over the baking sheet and spray with avocado oil
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through and outside is nice and crispy

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 258mg | Sodium: 2183mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1760IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, dairy free, gluten free, keto, paleo, whole30
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 567kcal
Author: Sara

January 15, 2021 · 12 Comments

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  1. Gina says

    January 25, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! These chicken tenders are spicy, crunchy, and super easy to make-they also make great leftovers. The best part is that the combination of egg/almond flour/hot sauce/pork rinds sticks to the chicken really really well and does not come off at all after baking. Will be making these a regular part of weeknight dinners ❤️

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 28, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      So glad you enjoyed them Gina!

      Reply
  2. Julie says

    January 30, 2020 at 6:51 am

    Do you think these would hold up in an air fryer?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 30, 2020 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      I don’t have an air fryer, so I don’t know for sure. But I would think so, they are hold up well in the oven and skillet. Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  3. Jenny says

    March 9, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    Love this receipe! Roughly how many tenders are considered 1 serving?

    Reply
  4. Molly says

    January 9, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    The dipping sauce with the tenders looks so good. Is that recipe on the site as well?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 10, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      It is my Whole30 Ranch Dressing🙂

      Reply
      • Molly says

        January 15, 2021 at 2:24 pm

        Thanks! Love that it’s Whole30 too!

        Reply
  5. Erin says

    January 11, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and I loved these! We used an air fryer and it worked great. Try 370 degrees for 8 minutes then flip for another 5 minutes. Just sprayed a little avocado oil beforehand. Hope this helps! We will be adding this recipe to our regular rotation for sure.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      Ooooh, now I want to try them in my air fryer! I’m so glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  6. Ashley says

    January 12, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    Have you ever frozen these?

    Reply
  7. Elizabeth says

    March 6, 2021 at 10:12 am

    Is it 567 calories for one serving?

    Reply

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