Low Carb Fried Chicken Recipe – How to make the best crispy, crunchy KFC Style Keto Fried Chicken with the video. Quick & Easy Ketogenic Diet Dinner Ideas.
Low Carb Fried Chicken
This low carb fried chicken is crispy, crunchy, so easy to make and the whole family will enjoy this keto friendly version of one of the all time favorite foods.
It tastes like carby regular fried chicken, but the best part is that you’ll be pleased to discover that the carbs are negligible, without sacrificing the flavor.
How To Make KFC Style Keto Fried Chicken
Start by marinading the chicken pieces in a mix of egg and sour cream. Both work to tenderize and develop flavor in the chicken.
I used chicken breast in this instance and chopped it into strips. You could swap the breasts for any piece of chicken you like that you can find at the grocery store, including chicken drumsticks, thighs or even wings.
You can marinade for a few hours or overnight to cook the next day for the best way to achieve a deeper flavor.
Then, make up your crumb mixture by mixing together equal parts parmesan cheese and almond flour, together with your herbs and spices of choice.
You could swap some of the crumb for other low carb alternative options such as ground pork rinds and a little coconut flour for a pork rind mixture in your crispy crust.
Mine are simply salt, oregano and paprika, but you could also add in your own choices from black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, ginger, celery salt, thyme, cayenne pepper or mustard powder.
Dip the marinated chicken into the crumb mixture and then heat oil in a frying pan. Once the frying pan is (very) hot, add the chicken into the frying pan and cook until golden on both sides.
I like to serve the juicy chicken with a simple keto diet friendly side of spinach or other greens, to balance the delicious richness of the crispy chicken.
Best Low Carb Fried Chicken Recipe
- Chicken Breasts or Chicken Thighs
- 1 Egg
- 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Almond Flour
- Salt
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Pepper or your herbs/spices or choice
- First thing, chop the chicken into strips.
- Whisk the egg and sour cream together in a shallow bowl.
- Move the pieces of chicken to the bowl, stir well to combine with the egg mixture and move to the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
- When you’re ready to cook, heat coconut oil, avocado oil or olive oil in a frying pan and while it’s heating, make your crumb mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine together the parmesan, almond flour, salt, oregano, paprika and your herbs and spices of choice.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge and dip each piece into the crumb mixture, rolling it around so it’s fully covered in the crumb.
- Once the frying pan is hot, carefully cook the breaded chicken in the hot oil in a single layer and cook until golden, then carefully flip and cook until golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
- Serve the keto fried chicken recipe immediately and enjoy.
Low Carb Chicken Recipe Video
Here’s the video where you can watch how to make the keto chicken tenders, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.
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Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.
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