Tallow Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe

This is a Paleovalley family favorite that’s just too good not to share with our readers. Strips of pasture-raised chicken breasts are coated in a blend of gluten-free tapioca flour and savory seasonings before being shallow-fried in our Grass Fed Beef Tallow.

Instead of using processed oils to fry, beef tallow is a nutrient-dense, high-smoke point oil, ideal for frying without the inflammatory effects of industrial oils.

I seasoned these chicken tenders to mimic the flavor you would find at your favorite restaurant, minus the unnecessary preservatives, refined flours, and sugar. The end result is a crispy chicken tender that both kids and adults will love!

When it’s time to serve, the tenders can be enjoyed alone or with paleo-friendly honey-dijon, ketchup, or BBQ sauce.

Tallow Fried Chicken Tenders

Prep time: 15
Total time: 52 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb. pasture-raised chicken breasts
• ½ cup tapioca flour
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper 
• ½ tsp onion powder 
• ½ tsp paprika 
• 2 large pasture-raised eggs 
• ½ cup Paleovalley Grass Fed Beef Tallow

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Equipment

• Large cast iron skillet
• tongs

Directions

1. Slice the chicken breasts into strips, ensuring they are even in size for consistent cooking.
2. In a shallow dish, mix the tapioca flour with a generous pinch each of salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs to create an egg wash.
4. Place your cast iron skillet over medium heat and add enough grass-fed beef tallow to generously coat the bottom. Heat until the tallow is hot but not smoking, about 5 minutes. 
5. Dip each chicken strip first into the egg wash, ensuring it’s fully coated. Then, dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture, coating it evenly.
6. Working in two batches, carefully place the breaded chicken strips into the hot tallow in the skillet. Fry them for about 3.5 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they’re golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C) for safety.
7. Once cooked, transfer the chicken strips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess fat.

 

This recipe will show you why tallow is a game-changer in the kitchen, offering a healthy alternative to harmful seed and vegetable oils. Its mild taste, high smoke point, and wellness-boosting benefits make it the perfect addition to all your favorite dishes.

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