Buffalo Chicken Tenders - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free
Crispy fried chicken tenders with a zesty buffalo wing sauce coating on the outside, and dipped in homemade blue cheese dressing makes the perfect Keto appetizer.
Servings: 6
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup crushed pork rinds (plain)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 whole eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- To make the breading, mix the pork rinds, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, salt and the almond flour together in a food processor and grind it to a fine powder. Set up a breading station with your chicken, beaten eggs and breading mixture.
- Dip the chicken tenders in the egg, then in the breading and sauté in light olive oil for about 4-6 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 165F.
- Allow to drain on paper towels, while you finish frying the remaining tenders.
- Add the wing sauce to a bowl and dip the cooked chicken tenders in the sauce to coat them. Serve with homemade blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g