Pork Rind–Crusted Keto Chicken Tenders
Crispy and delicious chicken tenders made keto-friendly with a pork rind crust. A family favorite now suitable for a low-carb lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup crushed pork rinds
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk the eggs and season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Place the crushed pork rinds in a separate bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then roll in the crushed pork rinds.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet, spaced out.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
For best texture, ensure pork rinds are finely crushed, but not powdered. Experiment with spices for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg