Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders

Crispy, nutty chicken tenders coated in pecans and baked to perfection. A healthier take on fried chicken.

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts or tenders, 1.25lbs, skinless and boneless
• Pecan, 2 ½ cups, halves
• Almond flour, 2 tbsp, blanched
• Arrowroot flour, 1 tbsp
• Salt, 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper, ½ tsp
• Garlic powder, ½ tsp
• Onion powder, ½ tsp
• Smoked or sweet paprika, ½ tsp
• Eggs, 2

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Keep it aside.
3. Cut the chicken breast into strips and then cut in half lengthwise.
4. Add pecans into the food processor and pulse until smooth.
5. Transfer it to the bowl. Add spices, pepper, salt, and both flours and stir well.
6. Keep it aside.