Southwest Paleo Chicken Tenders

Show of hands, who loves chicken strips? Well today I have a healthier version of one of my favorite finger foods, Southwest Paleo Chicken Tenders complete with Homemade Ranch Dressing. They are easy to make and you don’t need a deep fryer. The hardest part will probably be deciding which dipping sauce to use…..

These Southwest Paleo Chicken Tenders are coated in a flavored almond flour mixture then baked to crispy perfection! I used Southwest Seasoning, but feel free to use your favorite seasoning.

No, they do not taste like almonds. 😉

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush or spray a baking sheet with olive oil, set aside.

Mix almond flour/meal, salt, and Southwest Seasoning together on a large plate or pie dish…..

Beat eggs together in a bowl, set aside.

Dredge each chicken tender through the egg, then the flour mixture one by one and place on the prepared baking sheet…..

Bake for ten minutes, flip them over, and cook for an additional ten minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Remove from oven and serve with your choice of dipping sauce…..

YUM…These Southwest Paleo Chicken Tenders are exactly what I have been craving!!

Notes:

• I chose almond flour because it was in the pantry, which made it really easy, LOL. I’m sure you could also grind your own pecan, walnut, or macadamia nut flour if you are not a fan of almonds.
• I purchased chicken tenders at the grocery store, but you can also make your own by pounding chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap until they are an even thickness. Slice into 1 1/2 – inch strips and you’re ready to go.
• Paleo Powder is a good seasoning if you are not in the mood to make your own. {affiliate link}. Not all of them contain salt, so adjust the amount of salt as needed.

Soooo, how about some dipping sauce choices? My all-time favorite is Homemade Ranch Dressing…..

It’s awesome, you really need to try it if you haven’t already!! But wait, there is more than one: There is Whole 30 Ranch Dressing,  Bacon Ranch Dressing, Avocado Ranch Dressing, and Chipotle Ranch Dressing.

Not a fan of Ranch dressing? How about Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing…..

All of the above dressing are or can be made Paleo or Whole 30 compliant. 🙂

My son’s favorite is barbecue sauce, he hates ranch dressing!

Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce is very popular! Cherry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce is quite delicious as well….but Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce is still my favorite. 🙂

And don’t forget the Baked Potato Wedges…..

Who needs fast food restaurants when you can have a healthy, delicious meal at home that the kid’s of all ages will love? LOL

Enjoy!!

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Southwest Paleo Chicken Tenders

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

These Southwest Paleo Chicken Tenders are so crispy and delicious, you won't even notice that they are healthy! Whole 30 and Paleo compliant including the ranch dipping sauce, your family will love them.

Course: Main Course

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1 cup almond flour/meal
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons southwest seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust if seasoning contains salt)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush or spray a baking sheet with olive oil, set aside.

2. Mix almond flour/meal, salt, and Southwest Seasoning together on a large plate or pie dish.

3. Beat eggs together in a bowl, set aside.

4. Dredge each chicken tender through the egg, then the flour mixture one by one and place on the prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake for ten minutes, flip them over, and cook for an additional ten minutes until crispy and golden brown.

6. Remove from oven and serve with your choice of dipping sauce.

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