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Almond Flour Buffalo Chicken Tenders! These better for you chicken tenders are made with healthy fat and protein from almond flour instead of traditional breadcrumbs that are higher in carbohydrates. This lighter meal is quick to make in under 30 minutes and healthier.
To be honest, I can’t remember the last time I ate fast food other than Chipotle? I truly prefer making my own food at home and honestly, it saves a lot of money and I keep my recipes simple and tasty so it doesn’t feel like a chore.
Thankfully, he’s been making better choices lately. Packing his lunches or doing Subway. While he doesn’t make the best choices 100% of the time he’s making an effort and that’s what really matters because it’s those little changes over a long period of time that turn into life long habits.
So often I readers contact me saying “I’m on XYZ diet because I just need to lose this weight.” Well, let me tell you honey. Once you say the word diet to me, my nutritionist eyebrows go up to the sky and I immediately question your dedication to a healthy lifestyle.
Newsflash! Being healthy doesn’t mean being on a diet or doing something short term. It means learning to love healthy foods and choosing to eat them most of the time.
It takes some experimenting to do that, but that’s one of the things I love about this blog is being able to share healthier and lighter versions of traditional {and new} favorites to get you there so follow along with me!
Almond Flour Buffalo Chicken Tenders
These almond flour buffalo chicken tenders come together in 30 minutes. Baked on a single sheet pan so you still get that fast food breaded taste but without all the unhealthy fat and calories.
Pair it with a simple buffalo sauce and a side of veggies and you’ve got a tasty and EASY dinner! Healthy fast food at it’s finest!
What You Need
Chicken
Almond Flour
Egg
Buffalo Sauce, Avocado Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar
Paprika, Cayenne, Parsley
Salt, Pepper
Helpful Tips
Pat the chicken with paper towels after cleaning and slicing. It will absorb the liquid and almond flour better and hold it for baking. Also, make sure you use almond flour not almond meal. Meal will fall apart!
If you can’t use almond flour due to a nut allergy, swap with gluten free all purpose flour or whole wheat flour (if not celiac or gluten intolerant)
More Healthy Buffalo Chicken Recipes
Preheat oven to 400 F. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl whisk together the egg with 2 tablespoons of water to make a egg wash. In a separate bowl, mix the almond meal, paprika, cayenne pepper, parsley, salt and pepper together.
Cut the chicken into tenders (you can also buy them already pre-cut). Place a chicken tender in the egg wash and shake off the excess. Immediately place the chicken tender in the almond meal bowl and coat liberally. Shake off, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for remaining chicken tenders.
Bake at 400 F 16 minutes flipping half way through. After 16 minutes, turn the broiler on high. Broil 5 minutes to make the chicken extra crispy.
While the chicken bakes, stir together the ingredients for the buffalo sauce. Serve immediately with chicken tenders and a veggie side.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Megan
Megan is a nutritionist who coaches women 35+ lose weight sustainably. She is the author of the Low Calorie Cookbook, fitness instructor, host of the Dish On Ditching Diets Podcast and creator of Skinny Fitalicious where you get lighter, higher protein recipes. Follow Megan on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram for the latest updates.
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