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Gluten-Free Baked Chicken Tenders

Gluten-Free Baked Chicken Tenders

The secret to these crunchy, delicious chicken tenders? Crushed gluten-free corn flakes!

Author: OnlineCook

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time:

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 467 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 lb - chicken breast tenders
  • 1 tsp - salt
  • ¼ tsp - black pepper
  • ⅔ cup - gluten free all purpose flour
  • 1 - egg
  • 2 ½ cups - Corn Flakes Cereal
  • ¼ tsp - salt
  • canola oil cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. Season the chicken tenders with the salt and pepper.
  4. Place the gluten-free flour in a medium bowl. In a second bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. In a third bowl, combine the crushed corn flakes and salt.
  5. Coat a chicken tender thoroughly in flour, then dip it in the beaten egg. Place tender in bowl of corn flakes, and turn it until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
  6. Spray the chicken tenders liberally on one side with canola oil cooking spray.
  7. Bake the chicken tenders on middle rack of oven until they are beginning to brown, 13-15 minutes.
  8. Flip the tenders and spray once more with the cooking spray. Continue baking until crust is golden and crispy and chicken is cooked through, 12-15 minutes
  9. Check to see that chicken tenders are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
  10. Allow chicken tenders to cool slightly. Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Energy: 467 kcal | Total Fat: 18 g | Saturated: 3 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 101 mg | Total Carbs: 52 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 2 g | Proteins: 25 g | Sodium: 1,736 mg | Polyunsaturated: 7 g | Monounsaturated: 6 g

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