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The Best Keto Fried Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Passive time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 226kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 Chicken Thighs boneless
  • 1 large Egg
  • teaspoon Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Thyme
  • ½ tablespoon Basil
  • 2 tablespoon Almond Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Red Flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon Tumeric optional
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Celery Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • Salt to taste

Ingredients for Crispy Coating and Frying

  • 2 scoop Unflavored Protein Powder for coating
  • Coconut Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • First, properly wash the boneless chicken thighs and dry with a paper towel. Chop the meat into small pieces.
  • Place all the spices—garlic, thyme, turmeric, oregano, etc., in a mortar and grind very well. Pour the mixed spices over the chicken chunks and mix well.
  • Pour in the unsweetened milk and crack in the egg. Properly stir the entire mixture to marinate the chicken thighs.
  • Place the marinated chicken inside a container with a lid. Properly cover the lid and allow to sit in a fridge for 1 hour. Occasionally turn the marinated chicken chunks to make sure the chicken is well flavored.
  • After an hour, get a plastic container and pour in the protein powder together with the marinated chicken. Cover the plastic container with a lid and shake well to make sure the chicken is completely coated with the protein powder.
  • Pour the coconut oil in a deep fryer set to 375F and allow to heat up. Carefully place the coated chicken inside the hot oil and allow to deep fry for 5 minutes. If you are using a saucepan for frying, set the pan over high heat and allow the oil to be hot before placing the coated chicken inside. That way, the chicken does not soak in oil before the oil gets hot.
  • Remove from heat when the chicken chunks become crispy and golden.
  • Serve in a platter and enjoy with a keto-friendly dip.

Notes:

  • The macros listed below are only for the 6 servings. The oil for deep frying is not included in the macros.
    Remember to use unflavored protein powder to coat the chicken when preparing the keto version of the fried chicken. Alternatively, you can use almond flour or even coconut flour since they are good gluten-free breadcrumbs. Pork rind is equally good breadcrumbs to use. Feel free to use other spices too as long as they are keto-friendly.

Notes

Net Carbs: 1.3g

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13.7g | Fiber: 0.4g