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Baked Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders
Crunchy, golden chicken tenders in an almond-and-herb crust, baked not fried — kid-friendly and high in protein.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper
- Olive oil spray
Method
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Dip the chicken strips in egg, then coat in the almond flour, parmesan and paprika.
- 3
Lay on a lined tray and mist with olive oil.
- 4
Bake 18–22 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through.
- 5
Serve with a yogurt dip.
Swaps & variations
- Wholemeal breadcrumbs instead of almond
- Air-fry at 200°C for 12 minutes
- Add cayenne for heat
Storing & freezing
Fridge up to 3 days; freeze cooked up to 2 months.
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