Air Fryer breaded chicken tenders for Whole 30

1 lb chicken tenders

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup almond flour

Paprika

Garlic powder

Salt and pepper

celery salt

onion powder

ground mustard

Oregano

1/4 t baking powder

Avocado or Olive oil

1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. 

2. Beat eggs.

3. Combine almond flour with spices and baking powder.

4. Dip chicken into egg wash and then almond flour to coat all sides.

5. Place each tender in the basket. and spray the top of the chicken tenders lightly with oil. Cook 6 minutes on each side (total of 12 minutes).

 

Thai Basil Chicken (Whole 30 Compliant)

 Sindy gave me more Thai Basil and we're doing Whole 30 this month, so this is what we had! We served with cauliflower rice.

Avocado oil

1 cup diced red onion or shallots

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 thai chili, thinly sliced, seeds removed

1 pound boneless chicken, cut into 1/2" pieces

Sauce:

1/4  coconut aminos or gluten free soy sauce

2 T fish sauce (Whole 30 compliant)

1/2 cup Thai basil leaves, torn

1. Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook the stir fry.

2. Heat a large skillet over high heat. When pan is hot but not smoking, add the avocado oil along with onion, garlic, and chilis. Stir frequently until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.

3. Add chicken to the pan and continue to stir fry over high heat until browned and just done, 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the sauce mixture to pan stirring constantly for 1-2 more minutes.

5. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the basil leaves.