CHEESY RANCH POPCORN CHICKEN
Nutritional Value for 5 oz chicken and 2 tablespoon sauce:
410 calories
32g fat
6g net carbs
53g protein
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 lbs chicken tenderloins or breast cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 1 packet Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix or 2 Tbsp homemade Ranch Seasoning
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
For the dipping sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup sugar free maple flavored pancake syrup
Instructions
To make the chicken:
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Combine the almond flour, cheese, and Ranch Seasoning Mix in a medium bowl.
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Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, and chicken pieces in another medium bowl – stir well.
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Dip the mayo coated chicken pieces in the seasoning mixture and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
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Bake the chicken at 400 degrees (F) for 15 – 18 minutes (depending on size of pieces) until golden brown and cooked through.
For the dipping sauce:
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Combine the ingredients and whisk until smooth. Adjust for your preference by adding a little more mustard or a little more syrup if necessary.
