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11.14.20

Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders {Paleo}

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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}

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! #paleo #glutenfree #Chicken #cleaneating

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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4.41 from 10 votes

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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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. Nicole says

    November 15, 2020 at 3:31 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious! My family loved it!

    Reply
  2. Cierra says

    November 15, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    I love your recipes!! I wondering if I could cook these in the Air fryer??

    Reply
  3. Kara says

    November 17, 2020 at 11:00 pm

    Is there a substitute for almond flour?

    Reply
  4. Heather says

    November 17, 2020 at 11:23 pm

    Just had this for dinner. We all scarfed it down and licked our lips.

    Reply
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    November 19, 2020 at 1:37 am

    4 stars
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    November 19, 2020 at 1:37 am

    5 stars
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  7. puzzle jisaw says

    November 21, 2020 at 12:56 am

    Wow, the color of the chicken pieces is so attractive thanks to the golden yellow of honey, who can resist the appeal of this dish puzzle jigsaw

    Reply
  8. Margaux says

    November 21, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    Made last night and it was delicious!

    Reply
  9. Liana Roy says

    November 25, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    5 stars
    Made this last night for dinner. So delicious! A big hit with our family. I will definitely be making this again soon. Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Bobby says

    December 3, 2020 at 7:25 pm

    3 stars
    The sauce rocks but the dredge for the tenders need a little more help. Will make again but will kick the seasonings up in the flour mixture.

    Reply
  11. Lisa S. says

    January 11, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    These are absolutely amazing! I have tried so many paleo and “healthy” versions of chicken tenders, but none ever live up to the hype, so I was skeptical. But these are truly delicious! The whole family loved them, and they will definitely go into our permanent rotation.

    Reply

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