Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders – Crispy Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders – These low carb buffalo chicken tenders are a perfect dinner option on busy weeknights that are baked or fried until golden brown and crispy and of course, 100% keto approved, paleo and gluten-free.

Are These Buffalo Buffalo Chicken Tenders Keto Friendly?

Yes definitely, This dish can be made keto-friendly if we substitute few ingredients and mainly the sauce. Whether Deep fried or baked or made in air fryer these crispy keto buffalo chicken tenders are 100% keto friendly.

How to Make Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders in Skillet?

Here’s how you can make them in a skillet (deep-fried) with almond flour. For the baked version (with pork rinds), check the recipe card below.

1. Season the chicken tenders or strips with salt and pepper.
2. Take a shallow bowl and whisk the egg.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk almond flour, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and paprika until well combined.
4. First, dip the chicken (one at a time) to the egg mixture then dredge into the flour mixture. Do the same for the remaining pieces.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add avocado oil (or olive oil) and wait until hot.
6. Add the chicken (one at a time) into the hot skillet and fry in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden-brown. Place them on a paper-lined towel so that it absorbs the excess oil.
7. Heat a saucepan, add butter and stir until well melted. Add in hot sauce or buffalo wing sauce and bring the sauce to a boil and simmer for a minute.
8. Add the fried chicken and mix until well coated with the sauce.
9. Serve immediately with homemade ranch dressing or salad.

How to Serve These Crispy Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders?

I like to serve it with some celery stalks with homemade ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing. You can also enjoy it with mashed cauliflower, green salad or green beans.

Yield: 4

Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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These low carb buffalo keto chicken tenders are a perfect dinner option on busy weeknights that are baked or fried until golden brown and crispy and of course, 100% keto approved, paleo and gluten-free.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into tenders or strips)
• 2 cups pork rinds, crushed (or use half almond flour and Parmesan)
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 3 tbsp butter or ghee

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine pork rinds, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, mix well.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg and whisk.
4. Dip the chicken tenders in the egg mixture, and then dredge them into the panko mixture and coat well.
5. Place them on parchment paper and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. (Quick note - don't flip them frequently or the breading will fall off).
6. Meanwhile, let's make the sauce, heat a saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and let it completely melt, add buffalo wing sauce and cook for a minute or two.
7. Add the chicken tenders and mix until well coated with the sauce.
8. Serve immediately!

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size

4
Amount Per Serving Calories 451Total Fat 25gSaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 255mgSodium 711mgCarbohydrates 6gProtein 47g

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