1 pound chicken tenders or thigh meat, cut into strips
1 1/2 cup ground pork rinds, divided
1/3 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 egg
Keto Chicken Tenders Directions
STEP 1Season the chickenPat dry the chicken tenderloins with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Season with salt and pepper. Then set aside.Ingredients
Chicken
STEP 2Make breadingIn a shallow bowl or plate, mix together 1 cup pork panko, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. To a separate bowl, add remaining 1/2 cup pork panko.Ingredients
Almond flour
Pork panko
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt & pepper
STEP 3Make egg washWhisk together the egg with 2 tablespoons of water.Ingredients
Egg
STEP 4First coatAdd a couple of chicken tenders to the bowl with the almond flour, pork panko breading. Dust until coated.Quick Tip Can add breading to a bag for shake and bake chicken tender.
STEP 5Dip in egg washDip each tender in the egg wash, then put back into the back into the bowl with almond flour and pork panko for another dusting of breading.
STEP 6 : Third coatingFor extra, extra crispy chicken strips, do a final coating with egg wash and a dip in a bowl with ground pork rinds only.
STEP 7Air fryer instructionsAdd in a single layer to an air fryer basket or tray. Spray the top of the chicken strips with oil. Bake at 350-360 for 8-12 minutes or until chicken strips have cooked all the way through.Quick Tip Cooking time will vary depending on air fryer make & model and the size of the chicken tender. This is the preferred method for cooking. The crispiest, juiciest keto chicken strips are made in an air fryer. Using an air fryer to cook these chicken strips creates a crispy outer crust and moist interior.
STEP 8Stovetop instructionsFill a skillet with 2 cm of avocado oil and heat over medium heat. Once oil ripples as you turn the skillet, you are ready to add your chicken strips. Working in batches, add breaded chicken tenders to the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until chicken is cooked through. Remove and let sit on a plate with a paper towel.Quick Tip Shake the skillet after you first put the battered chicken tenders in the skillet. This will allow the hot oil to spill over the top and sides of the chicken strip creating a crispy crust.
STEP 9 :Oven instructionsAdd breaded chicken tenders to a baking tray lined with foil or parchment paper. Coat the top of the chicken strips with spray oil to help keep the strips moist as they bake. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.