This is, hands down, one of my favorite keto recipes. It makes me feel so normal when I eat it like I'm not following a diet at all! After all, I've never been on an eating plan that allowed me to eat chicken tenders without feeling guilty as I added up all the points afterward. The best thing about the recipe below? It's super easy to make at home, so you can enjoy these chicken tenders as a snack or as dinner.
You'll be surprised at how well simple parmesan cheese and spices works as the "breading" on chicken tenders. No need to fuss with gluten-free flours or other popular hacks. Just mix up the breading with ingredients you have on hand in the pantry and enjoy!
Keto chicken tenders
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15 minutes
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1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup butter
2 pounds chicken tenders
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil.
In a large bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
In a small bowl, melt the butter.
Dip each chicken tender in the butter before rolling it in the parmesan mixture. Place each tender on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
