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Easy Keto oven baked chicken tenders are delicious and crispy and a super easy Keto Lunch or dinner - or even a kid friendly keto snack! #keto #ketogenic

Oven Baked Keto Crispy Chicken Tenders

These simple chicken tenders are perfect to please even the fussiest eaters! Oven baked to juicy perfection, they are paired with a simple parmesan mayo for extra dipping enjoyment. 
4.17 from 55 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 4
Calories 444 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams chicken tenderloins approx 12 tenders
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • Cooking spray I use olive oil

Parmesan Mayonnaise

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspooon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C / 392F and line a baking tray with baking paper and spray with cooking spray. 
  • Combine the almond flour with spices on a plate and mix to combine thoroughly. In a separate flat bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water until well combined.  
  • Dip each chicken tender in egg, and then into the spiced almond flour mixture, ensuring even coverage. Lay each chicken tender on the baking tray with the thinner ends facing the centre of the tray. 
  • Spray the top of the chicken with olive oil cooking spray and bake for 25 - 30 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes and spraying again with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
  • Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise with spices and parmesan cheese and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 32gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 502mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1.4mg
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