Best Grain Free Chicken Tenders Recipes

PAN FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS (NO BREADING)

Steps:

• Dry the chicken on both sides, cut off any extra fat if it's needed
• Sprinkle one side with half of the seasoning
• Heat a large skillet to medium high and add the olive oil
• Cook the chicken 3 mins on one side or until chicken starts to turn white on the edge and pull away from the pan
• Don't flip or check the chicken until it's cooked 3 minutes
• Flip over, the pan seared chicken tenders should be golden brown on the side you just flipped
• Sprinkle with the remaining seasoning
• Cook 3 more mins or until cooked through, the internal temperature should be 165F.
• After the chicken is cool enough to handle, slice, chop or shred to add to your favorite recipe

HEALTHY CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Turn the oven on warm and place a baking sheet inside it.
• Cut the chicken into strips or nuggets.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and water.
• Add the chicken strips, mix well, and set aside.
• In another bowl, mix together the almond flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Heat the tallow or coconut oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Once the oil is hot, remove the chicken from the egg mixture and dredge it in the almond flour mixture.
• Place the chicken in a single layer in the pan of heated oil.
• Cook 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
• Remove from pan and place on the warm baking sheet in the oven while additional batches are cooking.
• Continue cooking chicken until it is all done.
• Once everything is cooked, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper and serve with honey mustard sauce.