Gluten Free Chicken Tenders Recipe

This gluten free chicken tenders recipe is healthy and delicious. Just like the chicken fingers from your favorite diner – minus the grease!

The corn flakes make them nice and crunchy, even though they are baked. And the spices add delicious flavor.

Basically, this is a healthier version of the favorite childhood comfort food, and sure to please the whole family! Who knows, it might even be your new go-to quick weeknight meal.

Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

To make this recipe, you’ll need:

• 1 package of chicken tenders
• 2 eggs
• dijon mustard
• corn flakes (gluten-free certified if desired)
• seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder)

You might also enjoy these crispy baked salmon bites!

How to Make Baked Chicken Tenders with Corn Flakes

Here’s a general overview on how to make these chicken tenders:

First, you combine the eggs and dijon mustard in a bowl.

Separately, crush the corn flakes (I like to put them in a zip-able bag and roll a rolling pin over it). Mix together the crushed corn flakes with the seasoning on a plate.

With each chicken tender, dredge in the egg/mustard bowl, then in the corn flake mixture until it’s fully coated.

Lastly, place on a sprayed baking sheet (or two!) and bake until golden brown. (You can find the full recipe below.)

These gluten free baked chicken tenders are great for lunch with a big side salad, or try them for dinner with some roasted potatoes and other veggies.

Here is my favorite roasted veggie/potato recipe: Garlic Herb Roasted Veggies. These are also delicious with my Lemon Garlic String Beans on the side!

Don’t forget the sauce! Whip up a quick homemade honey mustard sauce, or stick with an old classic: ketchup. BBQ, ranch, etc…there are so many options, you’ll never get bored. 😉

Enjoy – here’s the full recipe! If you try them, let me know how you like them by tagging me on social media @fANNEtasticfood, or by commenting on this blog post.

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Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

May 14, 2019 by Anne

This gluten free chicken fingers recipe is healthy and delicious, too!

Just like the chicken fingers from your favorite diner – minus the grease.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Yield

makes ~3 to 4 servings

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Ingredients:

• 1 package chicken tenders (1 to 1.5 lbs)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
• 2 C (gluten free certified) corn flakes, finely crushed
• 1/4 tsp. each of: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

1. In a small bowl, combine the egg and mustard. On a plate, mix the crushed corn flakes and spices.
2. One by one, dredge the chicken tenders in the egg/mustard mixture, then in the corn flake mixture until fully coated. Place the coated tenders on a cooking sprayed or nonstick baking sheet. You may need more than one — I used two baking sheets!
3. Bake at 375 for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Check out these other incredibly easy gluten-free dinner ideas!

• Easy Lentil Veggie Burgers
• Almond Crusted Tilapia
• Crockpot Chicken Curry
• Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
• Roasted Salmon with Watermelon Salsa
• Creamy Mexican Chicken Chili Soup