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Turmeric Chicken Tenders

Crispy Turmeric Chicken Tenders for Guilt-Free Snacking

Enjoy these Oven-Baked Crispy Turmeric Chicken Tenders—healthy, gluten-free, and bursting with flavor, perfect for snacking!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Tenders or chicken breast as a substitute
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or Coconut Milk
For the Coating
  • 3/4 cup Brown Rice Flour regular flour as alternative
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut omit for nut-free options
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Turmeric adjust for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika use sweet paprika if preferred
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder omit if using fresh onion
  • 1 teaspoon Flaked Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest lemon zest can be substituted
For Crispiness
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with olive oil.
  2. Combine chicken tenders with 2 tablespoons of brown rice flour, garlic powder, onion powder, flaked sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of brown rice flour, shredded coconut, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, and lime zest. Gradually mix in buttermilk until a thick batter forms.
  4. Dip each seasoned chicken tender into the batter, ensuring a generous coat. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, checking for a light golden color.
  6. After 10 minutes, add remaining batter on top and drizzle with olive oil. Return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Prepare a sauce by mixing mayonnaise, buffalo sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These turmeric chicken tenders are easy to make and bring a delightful flavor punch that always leaves everyone wanting more!

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