Almond Crusted Chicken Fingers

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
• 1 cup almond flour
• ¼ cup ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Avocado oil spray or 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour, flaxseed, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Beat eggs in a separate shallow bowl.

4. 4

   Dip each chicken strip in egg, then coat thoroughly in the almond flour mixture.

5. 5

   Place on prepared baking sheet and lightly spray or brush with avocado oil.

6. 6

   Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

7. 7

   Serve with your favourite dipping sauce — mustard and guacamole work great.