Bang Bang Chicken Tenders
These Bang Bang Chicken Tenders are easy to make, healthy, and incredibly flavorful, perfect for a keto-friendly meal!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 batch Keto Bang Bang Sauce prepared separately
- 1/2 cup super fine almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pork panko
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- First, prepare your delicious Bang Bang Sauce according to its recipe, then set it aside to allow all the wonderful flavors to meld together.
- In a shallow mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, pork panko, smoked paprika, salt, and ground black pepper. Give it a good whisk to mix everything evenly.
- In a separate shallow bowl, lightly beat the two eggs until well mixed.
- Take each chicken tender and dip it completely into the beaten egg, letting any excess egg drip off for a light coating.
- Next, transfer the egg-dipped tender into the breading mixture, gently pressing it to ensure it’s fully coated on all sides.
- Place the breaded chicken tenders on a clean plate and repeat the coating process for all remaining chicken pieces.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a generous drizzle of olive oil. You can choose to shallow fry for a lighter result or use more oil for a classic crispy fry – both work great!
- Carefully place the breaded tenders into the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until they are beautifully golden brown and reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer. As they finish cooking, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate or a wire rack to drain any extra oil and keep them super crisp.
- When you're ready to serve, drizzle a bit of that amazing Bang Bang Sauce over the top of your crispy tenders, and offer the rest of the sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy this easy, healthy, and incredibly flavorful meal!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 323kcal
Total Carbs: 4g
Net Carbs: 3g
Fats: 17g
Protein: 40g
Calories: 323kcal
Total Carbs: 4g
Net Carbs: 3g
Fats: 17g
Protein: 40g
