Pan-Fried Chicken Tenders – Paleo

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This recipe was updated in the summer of 2020.

Easy Pan-Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe

Chicken Tender Spice Blend

There aren’t any quantities on the ingredients, like the garlic, for this gluten-free chicken, because it’s more of a how-you’re-feeling-at-the-moment kind of recipe. But we’ve found this particular blend of spices to be just right, so make sure you use them all.

• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Dried Parsley
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Skillet Chicken Tenders

The easiest way to season the chicken is to do one side before you add it to the skillet, put them in the skillet, seasoned side down, then season the other side while they’re cooking on the frying pan. Less mess and all the spices stick to the chicken tenders and not to the plate.

Ingredients Needed (full recipe below)

• 12 Chicken Tenders
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Dried Parsley
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 2 Tbsp Ghee or Grass-Fed Butter
• 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil

How long to cook chicken tenders on the stove?

To cook chicken tenders on the stove, you will need to heat some butter and avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter and oil is hot, add the chicken tenders to the pan and cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and golden brown. Timing will depend on the size and thickness of your chicken tenders, so be sure to cut into the thickest part to be sure it is no longer pink and is cooked all the way through. You can also test this with an instant-read or meat thermometer. The internal temperature of cooked chicken should be 165ºF.

Cooking with Avocado Oil

Cooking them in the combination of ghee (or butter if you’re so inclined) and avocado oil gives you some really great fats without sacrificing flavor. Avocado oil is perfect for cooking at high temps and has a very mild flavor that doesn’t overpower foods, so if you haven’t made the switch to avocado oil yet, do it now. You won’t regret it.

Chicken Tender Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

• 1/2 cup Paleo Lime Mayo, or Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo
• 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
• 2 Tbsp Honey
• 1/2 Tbsp Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice

If you want the detailed recipe on the honey mustard sauce, click here.

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