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May 14, 2019

Gluten Free Chicken Tenders Recipe

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This gluten free chicken tenders recipe is healthy and delicious. Just like the chicken fingers from your favorite diner – minus the grease!

The corn flakes make them nice and crunchy, even though they are baked. And the spices add delicious flavor.

Basically, this is a healthier version of the favorite childhood comfort food, and sure to please the whole family! Who knows, it might even be your new go-to quick weeknight meal.

healthy gluten free chicken tenders recipe

Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

To make this recipe, you’ll need:

  • 1 package of chicken tenders
  • 2 eggs
  • dijon mustard
  • corn flakes (gluten-free certified if desired)
  • seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder)

Here’s a general overview on how to make these chicken tenders:

First, you combine the eggs and dijon mustard in a bowl.

Separately, crush the corn flakes (I like to put them in a zip-able bag and roll a rolling pin over it). Mix together the crushed corn flakes with the seasoning on a plate.

With each chicken tender, dredge in the egg/mustard bowl, then in the corn flake mixture until it’s fully coated.

Lastly, place on a sprayed baking sheet (or two!) and bake until golden brown. (You can find the full recipe below.)

healthy gluten free chicken tenders

These gluten free baked chicken tenders are great for lunch with a big side salad, or try them for dinner with some roasted potatoes and other veggies.

Here is my favorite roasted veggie/potato recipe: Garlic Herb Roasted Veggies. These are also delicious with my Lemon Garlic String Beans on the side!

Don’t forget the sauce! Whip up a quick homemade honey mustard sauce, or stick with an old classic: ketchup. BBQ, ranch, etc…there are so many options, you’ll never get bored. 😉

Enjoy – here’s the full recipe! If you try them, let me know how you like them by tagging me on social media @fANNEtasticfood, or by commenting on this blog post.

Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

healthy gluten free chicken fingers
May 14, 2019

This gluten free chicken fingers recipe is healthy and delicious, too!

Just like the chicken fingers from your favorite diner – minus the grease.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Yield
makes ~3 to 4 servings
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Ingredients:

  • 1 package chicken tenders (1 to 1.5 lbs)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
  • 2 C (gluten free certified) corn flakes, finely crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. each of: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  1. In a small bowl, combine the egg and mustard. On a plate, mix the crushed corn flakes and spices.
  2. One by one, dredge the chicken tenders in the egg/mustard mixture, then in the corn flake mixture until fully coated. Place the coated tenders on a cooking sprayed or nonstick baking sheet. You may need more than one — I used two baking sheets!
  3. Bake at 375 for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Check out these other incredibly easy gluten-free dinner ideas!

  • Easy Lentil Veggie Burgers
  • Almond Crusted Tilapia
  • Crockpot Chicken Curry
  • Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
  • Roasted Salmon with Watermelon Salsa
  • Creamy Mexican Chicken Chili Soup

 

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