Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders
Delicious and easy crispy gluten-free chicken tenders, perfect for dinners, snacks, or game days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced in half and pounded thin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup GF flour (e.g., Bob’s Redmill 1–1 GF flour)
- 1/2 cup GF Panko breadcrumbs (e.g., Alieias)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 eggs for egg wash
- Avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of GF breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg wash, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken tenders for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a healthier twist, you can bake the tenders in the oven instead of frying them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 230mg