Easy Gluten Free Chicken Tenders (Crispy, Juicy, & Healthy!)
Delicious, juicy, and crispy gluten free chicken tenders made quick and easy with a healthy vibe. Perfect texture, cheesy flavor without dairy, and a must-have dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet lined with parchment
- 1 Mixing bowl for seasoning and batter
- 1 Oven preheated to 400°F
Ingredients
Bouillon Seasoning Mix
- 4 ½ teaspoons Nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 teaspoon Dried onion flakes or ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon Dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric
Chicken and Coating
- 1 ½ pounds Chicken breasts skinless, boneless, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 Egg any size
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt for batter
- ⅛ teaspoon Black pepper fresh ground
- ¼ cup Superfine white rice flour or gum-free gluten free blend
- 2 to 3 cups Gluten free Panko style bread crumbs homemade or store-bought
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat.
- Mix nutritional yeast, onion flakes, garlic powder, parsley, thyme, salt, and turmeric in a small bowl.
- Slice chicken breasts into 1-inch wide tenders.
- In another bowl, whisk mayo and egg. Add salt and pepper.
- Dip chicken tenders in mayo-egg mix, then coat with seasoning blend.
- Arrange tenders on baking sheet without overlapping.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove, let rest briefly, and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight container for 3-4 days. Freeze flat before bagging. Reheat in oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes for best crispiness.