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Keto Carnivore Chicken Tenders

Delicious, fast and easy!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Comfort Food

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pork rind dust (pork rinds ground in food processor)
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese optional, can leave out for dairy free
  • 1/2 tsp. himalayan or Redmon Real Salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper or to taste
  • additional spices: garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Redmon seasoning salt optional

Instructions
 

  • If using an air fryer, prep chicken first and then turn on air fryer. If using the oven, heat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut chicken into desired strips or nuggets.
  • Beat eggs in a shallow dish, such as a pie pan. Place chicken pieces in the beaten egg and coat thoroughly.
  • In a separate dish, bowl or zip top bag, add the pork rind dust, almond flour, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Mix well.
  • Pick up each piece of chicken, allow excess egg to drip off and coat thoroughly in the crumb mixture, pressing lightly to help the crumbs adhere to the chicken.
  • Lay chicken in a single layer, either in the air fryer basket/tray or on the baking tray. Spray tops with avocado or coconut oil spray. If using an air fryer, you will likely need to work in batches.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes in the oven, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through. If using air fryer, cook at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes, flipping once. Depending on the size of your pieces of chicken, you may need to cook these for more or less time. Just check on them throughout the cooking process. Chicken should have zero pink inside when done or use a meat thermometer and look for a reading of 165 degrees F.
Keyword anti-inflammatory diet, Carnivore, Gluten Free, keto, Primal, pro-metabolic diet