Ah, the nostalgic joy of chicken tenders! But what if I told you we’re taking this childhood favorite and giving it a sophisticated, keto-friendly twist?
Introducing my Keto Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders freshly baked in the oven – a delightful fusion of crispy golden crust, aromatic garlic, and the rich allure of Parmesan.
This isn’t just another keto chicken recipe; it’s a trip down memory lane, with a gourmet touch. Perfect for those on a keto journey but unwilling to let go of their cherished comfort foods. Dive in and let every bite take you on a flavorful adventure!
Chicken is a good alternative to red meat on a low-carb diet. It offers a decent amount of protein, which isn’t just vital in squashing hunger and boosting metabolism. It’s also very versatile that you can make many dishes using chicken.
The powder that I dip the chicken fingers in is healthy, unlike traditional breadcrumbs coatings for fried meat. It contains almond flour, cheese, and a blend of delicious spices.
Oregano is a rich source of dietary antioxidants, which helps protect cells against the effects of free radicals and improves the body’s ability to fight infection. Dried basil stimulates the appetite, helps curb flatulence, and aids in the relief of stress, asthma and diabetes (1, 2).
You can choose your own dipping sauce for this recipe, but I recommend using one of our many keto-approved sauces. Store-bought sauces tend to contain sugar and vegetable oils, which are highly inflammatory and can wreck your keto diet.
This recipe is quick and easy to make. You can come home from work after a long day and it will still be effortless to make. Plus, it’s a great alternative to fried chicken at fast food restaurants.
Parmesan cheese coats the chicken well. If you don’t have any on hand, then you can use another shredded cheese. But your chicken may not because as crispy!
Serve this dish with a salad or low-carb vegetables (see a full list here!).
How to Make Low Carb Parmesan Garlic Chicken Tenders
Cut the chicken breast into strips.
To make, start by beating the egg in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Combine almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, dried basil and oregano in a separate bowl.
Dip the chicken strips into the beaten egg and coat on all sides with the flour mixture.
Bake on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet for around 18-20 minutes until the crust turns golden brown.
Accompany the perfect chicken with some dipping sauce such as mayo or ketchup. Enjoy!
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Keto Parmesan Garlic Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 egg
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup Parmesan grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the oven to 400°F to preheat.
- Beat the egg in a bowl, season with salt and pepper.
- Cut chicken breast into stripes.
- In a separate bowl combine almond flour, Grana Padano, garlic powder, dried basil and oregano.
- Dip each chicken strip into beaten egg and coat on all sides with the flour mixture.
- Transfer to a wire rack placed over a baking sheet and leave in the oven for around 18-20 minutes. Remove once the crust turns golden brown in color.
- Serve immediately with your favourite dipping sauce.
