Baked Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders with Maple Dijon Sauce

Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders are paired with a killer Maple Dijon Sauce. They’re juicy pieces of chicken coated in crisp seasoned almond flour blend. What makes them really special though is sweet and complex maple dijon sauce.

Its a greek-yogurt based sauce with the complex flavor of dijon mustard, hint of sweetness of maple and smokiness of paprika. You really don’t want to skip on that, I can’t recommend it enough.
I may or may not have had some of that sauce just as it is.

I’m really not sure why chicken tenders are always on the kids menu, grown-ups like them too right? Tender, perfectly cooked chicken with a crispy, crunchy outside; Which adult wouldn’t go for something like this? With seasoned almond flour replacing the traditional breadcrumbs, these strips are Paleo- and Keto-friendly.

They’re also baked instead of deep fried, taking them from good to just great! This is how you can have a flavorful, crunchy fast-food snack and be healthy at the same time.

Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders with Maple Dijon Sauce

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Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Servings: 6 tenders

Calories: 421kcal

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders paired with a killer Maple Dijon Sauce. Tender, juicy chicken strips with a crispy seasoned almond flour coating dipped in the sweet and complex maple sauce; This is no kid-section recipe.

Ingredients

• 4 oz Chicken Breast, Boneless & Skinless, 112g
• 4 Tbsp Ground Almonds/Almond Flour, 30g
• ¾ tsp Garlic Powder
• ¼ tsp Dried Basil/Oregano
• ¼ tsp Paprika
• ⅛ tsp Salt
• ⅛ tsp Black Pepper
• ½ Egg, for coating
• Cooking spray/oil, for greasing

Maple Dijon Sauce:

• 5 Tbsp Greek Yogurt, about 60g
• 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard, 15g
• 1 tsp Stevia-sweetened Maple Syrup, 5 ml
• ¾ tsp Lemon Juice
• ½ tsp Paprika
• ¼ tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F, or use an air fryer.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
• Slice into side of chicken breast to make into about ½ inch thick fillets, and cut into 6 strips.
• Combine Almond flour and seasonings in a shallow bowl, and whisk egg in another.
• Dredge each strip in egg, followed by almond mixture, and place on prepared baking sheet or air fryer base. Hold tenders at ends or use tongs.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until firm and cooked through.

  OR

  Air fry for about 8 minutes at 370°F.
• In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce.
• Dip in dip and enjoy!

Notes

• To make this Paleo, use Coconut or Almond based Yogurt.

Product Recommendation:

• SweetLeaf Stevia Sugar-Free Syrup in Maple

Nutrition:

• Servings: 6 tenders | Serving size: 6
• Calories: 421kcal
• Fat: 23g | Saturated fat: 2.4g
• Carbohydrates: 13.8g | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 2g
• Protein: 40.9g