Crispy Baked Fajita Chicken Tenders (Paleo-Friendly)
If you're craving something crispy, flavorful, and totally delicious, these Crispy Baked Fajita Chicken Tenders are about to become your new obsession! Coated in a crunchy, grain-free chip crust and loaded with flavor, these tenders are super tasty and incredibly easy to make, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or even meal prep.
Recipe is compliments of our GrassRoots partner: Michelle Witt is a Board-Certified Integrative Health Practitioner and founder of Onehappykale, a clean beauty brand specializing in acne-safe, clean beauty products. With a passion for holistic wellness, Michelle helps women nourish from the inside out, focusing on gut health and hormone balance to achieve clear skin. Through her signature wellness programs and thoughtfully formulated beauty line, she empowers others to transform their health and feel confident in their skin.
Ingredients
Utensils
- Mixing bowls x3
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper
- Food processor
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
In a food processor, pulse the grain-free tortilla chips until they’re crumbled into fine pieces
(You can also crumble by hand in a zip top bag)
Set up a breading station with three bowls:
- Bowl 1: Combine Almond flour, Arrowroot starch, 1 Tbsp Fajita seasoning, and 1 Tbsp Sea salt
- Bowl 2: Add 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil
- Bowl 3: Add the crumbled Tortilla chips with the remaining 1 Tbsp Fajita seasoning
Coat each chicken tender as follows:
- Dip in the flour mixture
- Coat in melted coconut oil
- Cover with the chip seasoning mixture
Place the coated tenders on the lined sheet and spray with avocado oil
Bake for 20 minutes until lightly crispy, then switch to broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Let the tenders cool for a few minutes, then dip in your favorite sauce and enjoy!
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