Gluten-Free Crispy Chicken Tenders for Clean Eaters
Restaurant-style crispy chicken tenders made with gluten-free flour and crushed cornflakes, delivering a golden crunch and juicy center in a quick, easy process. A clean-eating-friendly recipe perfect for gluten-free diners.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Chicken tenders
1 lb (450 g)
Gluten-free flour
1 cup (120 g)
Crushed gluten-free cornflakes
1 cup (50 g)
Eggs
2 large
Salt
1 teaspoon
Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Place gluten-free flour and crushed cornflakes in separate shallow bowls
Beat eggs in another shallow bowl
Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper
Dip tenders in flour, shaking off excess
Coat with beaten egg
Press into cornflake mixture to form evenly coated double-layered breading
Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
For extra crispiness, place chicken tenders on a wire rack above the baking sheet
gluten-free cornflakes can be substituted with crushed gluten-free rice cakes or panko bread crumbs
Serve with regular or gluten-free ranch dressing for dipping