Crispy Turmeric Chicken Tenders Recipe
These Crispy Turmeric Chicken Tenders are a flavorful twist on classic chicken tenders, featuring a crispy coconut and turmeric coating, baked to perfection and served with a zesty mayo-buffalo sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons + 3/4 cup brown rice flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Flaked sea salt and black pepper
- 3/4 –1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4–1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2–1 teaspoon ground turmeric, to taste
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing/drizzling
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease with olive oil.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken tenders with 2 tablespoons brown rice flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, combine 3/4 cup brown rice flour, coconut, paprika, turmeric, and lime zest. Pour in 3/4 cup buttermilk and mix into a thick batter. Add more buttermilk if needed. Coat the chicken with the batter and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake the Chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, add remaining batter to the chicken, drizzle more oil, and bake for another 15 minutes until crispy. Season with sea salt.
- Make the Sauce: Mix mayo, buffalo sauce, ketchup, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Serve: Serve the crispy chicken tenders with the sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of turmeric based on your preference for flavor and color.
- Ensure the chicken tenders are evenly coated for a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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