Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders {Paleo}

These tasty honey garlic chicken tenders have a crispy grain free “breading” and a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that’s full of flavor! They’re easy to throw together and perfect to serve alongside your favorite veggies, over cauliflower rice, or over a salad. Kid friendly, paleo, gluten free, and delicious!

Super simple chicken recipes that aren’t just the same thing as usual are always high in demand!

And let’s face it – it’s the “breaded” chicken recipes that always come out on top in my house.

Whether we’re talking these classic chicken cutlets, nut free chicken tenders, this crispy chicken salad or buffalo chicken salad, or these new savory sweet ‘n sticky honey garlic chicken tenders.

The crispy chicken recipes are just the best, aren’t they?

What You Need To Make Paleo Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

I separated the ingredients into what you need for the honey garlic sauce, and the chicken tenders.  Here’s everything you’ll need to prepare the chicken:

Sauce:

• arrowroot flour, or tapioca 
• water
• raw honey
• coconut aminos
• garlic 
  
• ground ginger
• cayenne pepper 

Chicken:

• Chicken tenderloins or breasts
• blanched almond flour
• arrowroot flour or tapioca
• garlic powder
• paprika 
• cayenne pepper
• sea salt and black pepper
• egg
• Avocado oil or coconut oil, for frying 

How to Make Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

In a small bowl, stir together the arrowroot and water until smooth, set aside.  Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining sauce ingredients, whisking until smooth, then stir in the arrowroot mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened and remove from heat, set aside.

If using chicken breasts, cut them into 1/2” strips.  In a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, arrowroot, spices, salt and pepper.  In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and water.  

Heat a large non stick skillet over medium high heat and add the oil for frying.  Working in batches, dip one tender (or piece of chicken) in the egg, shaking off excess.  Then, coat in the dry mixture, shaking off excess and place the chicken in the sizzling hot oil. 

Repeat the process for each piece of chicken.  Clean the browned bits out of the skillet between batches to avoid burning.

Cook 2-3 minutes on each side each until crisp and golden brown, the time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.  

Remove with tongs to a paper towel lined plate.  Place chicken tenders on a servings platter and drizzle all over with the honey garlic sauce.  Leave some sauce on the side for dipping and serve right away.

What To Serve with Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

These are absolutely delicious served over sautéed cauliflower rice as a meal.  They’re also perfect served alone as an appetizer or snack.

Getting a little bit fancier, you can also serve them with my cauliflower fried rice, garlic balsamic brussels sprouts, or garlic bacon roasted cauliflower.

I hope you’re ready for a super tasty chicken recipe that’s bound to become a favorite in your house!  Grab your ingredients and get excited for honey garlic heaven – let’s go!

Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders {Paleo}

Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders {Paleo}

These tasty honey garlic chicken tenders have a crispy grain free “breading” and a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that’s full of flavor! They’re easy to throw together and perfect to serve alongside your favorite veggies, over cauliflower rice, or over a salad. Kid friendly, paleo, gluten free, and delicious!

Author: Michele Rosen

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Paleo

Keyword: chicken, gluten free, honey, paleo

Servings: 6 servings

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Ingredients

Sauce:

• 1 tsp arrowroot flour or tapioca
• 3 Tbsp water
• 1/2 cup raw honey
• 1/4 cup

  coconut aminos


  minced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• Pinch cayenne pepper

Chicken:

• 1 1/2 lb Chicken tenderloins or breasts
• 1 cup blanched almond flour
• 1/3 cup arrowroot flour or tapioca
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 large egg + 2 Tsp water, whisked
• Avocado oil or coconut oil, for frying

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the arrowroot and water until smooth, set aside. Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining sauce ingredients, whisking until smooth, then stir in the arrowroot mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened and remove from heat, set aside.
2. If using chicken breasts, cut them into 1/2” strips. In a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, arrowroot, spices, salt and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and water.
3. Heat a large non stick skillet over medium high heat and add the oil for frying. Working in batches, dip one tender in the egg, shaking off excess, then coat in the dry mixture, shaking off excess and place the chicken in the sizzling hot oil. Repeat the process for each piece of chicken. Clean the browned bits out of the skillet between batches to avoid burning.
4. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side each until crisp and golden brown, the time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.
5. Remove with tongs to a paper towel lined plate. Place chicken tenders on a servings platter and drizzle all over with the honey garlic sauce. Leave some sauce on the side for dipping and serve right away. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal

Carbohydrates: 37g

Protein: 29g

Fat: 13g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Cholesterol: 104mg

Sodium: 566mg

Potassium: 454mg

Fiber: 2g

Sugar: 24g

Vitamin A: 196IU

Vitamin C: 2mg

Calcium: 58mg

Iron: 1mg

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