Keto Chicken Tender Bites

Keto Chicken Tender Bites are the crunchy, cheesy, & intensely garlicky, perfect for low-carb comfort food. These chicken tender bites are ideal for everyone on a keto or gluten-free diet. These tender chicken bites are made with basic ingredients like chicken, Parmesan cheese, & seasonings. These chicken bites had a nice golden, crunchy coating on the outside, and it is juicy from the inside because of the parmesan crust. These chicken tender bites with garlic & parmesan cheese are guilt-free because each serving only contains 2g of net carbohydrates. We can serve them with a keto-friendly dip like ranch or garlic aioli for additional flavor and taste.

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STATS:

• Calories: 290 kcal
• Prep time: Fifteen mins
• Cook time: Twenty minutes
• Total time: Thirty mins
• Serving size: 6–8 bites
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Appetizer
• Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free
• Servings: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Small bowl
• Large bowl
• Whisk
• Parchment paper
• Baking dish
• Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

• One lb. chicken tenders or chicken breast
• One cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp. paprika
• Salt & pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp. olive oil or melted butter

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CHICKEN:

• We have to use the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders because they work well for this dish. We have to cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces if using them to speed up cooking.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• We can use the freshly grated Parmesan for a crispy coating and genuine flavor. We should not have to use the pre-shredded cheese to make these, as it will not properly melt and stick with the chicken.

EGGS:

• We use the eggs so that the Parmesan coating will perfectly adhere to the chicken during cooking. We would immerse the chicken pieces in the egg & Parmesan combination twice for a richer coating.

SEASONING:

• You can customize the seasoning and add the onion & garlic seasoning, and Italian seasoning according to the taste. We can also add the paprika powder to these chicken tender bites and chili flakes to make these bites spicy.

OLIVE OIL OR BUTTER:

• We can apply the olive oil or butter on the chicken, and it helps to make the chicken crispier and perfectly makes it golden brown.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. We can beat the eggs in a single vessel.
2. Take a separate bowl and add the parmesan, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powders, salt, and pepper.
3. Combine these spices with the whisk.
4. We can dip every chicken piece first in the egg and then in the parmesan spice mix, and place it in the tray.

Oven:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. We can put the baking paper on the pan.
3. Then bake these chicken tender bites for 18 to 20 minutes or till they get perfectly crisp and brown.
4. We have to turn the sides of the bites in between.

Air fryer:

1. We can warm-up the air fryer at three-seventy-five degrees F.
2. We can line the parchment paper in the basket.
3. Then air fry these chicken tender bites for 10 to 12 minutes or till they get perfectly crisp and brown.
4. We have to turn the sides of the bites in between.
5. The interior temperature of chicken should be 165°F.
6. We can garnish with additional Parmesan or parsley.
7. Then we can serve these chicken tender bites with ranch or garlic aioli, two keto-friendly dipping sauces.

TIPS:

• We don’t have to add too much chicken on the sheet or in the basket so they can get perfectly crispy.
• We can allow these bites to rest for two to three minutes after cooking to make them crunchier.
• You can optionally add almond flour to the Parmesan mixture for a thicker coating.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We can transfer these chicken tender bites into an airtight container and save them for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• We can first place them on the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze them till they get hard, then transfer these bites to the bag and preserve these chicken tender bites for 2 months.

FAQs:

Are these chicken tender bites dairy-free?

• No, these chicken tender bites are not dairy-free, but we can use the dairy-free parmesan or exclude the cheese to make these chicken bites dairy-free.

Can I use the chicken thighs to make these chicken tender bites?

• We can use the chicken thighs to make these chicken tender bites, they are juicier and tastier.

Will we store these chicken tender bites?

• We can preserve these chicken tender bites in a sealed container and save them for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and 2 months in the freezer as well.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 290 kcal
Total Carbs: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Net Carbs: 2g
Protein: 32g
Fat: 17g
Sodium: 530mg
Potassium: 350mg
Calcium: 220mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 110IU