Low Carb Fried Chicken Food

KETO FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F and line the baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and place baking rack on top.
• Using paper towels, pat each piece of chicken dry. Set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. Whisk together until fully incorporated. Transfer half of dry ingredients to a shallow dish.
• In a separate bowl, mix together egg, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and mustard.
• Dip the pieces of chicken, one at a time, into egg wash then into dry ingredients, flipping over multiple times to fully cover chicken in the dry breading mixture.
• Transfer breaded chicken to the baking rack set atop a baking sheet. Continue breading the remaining chicken thighs.
• Bake until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 35-40 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken thigh. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.

LOW CARB SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place a heavy pot over medium-high heat with at least 1-inch of vegetable oil for boneless chicken and 2 inches for whole pieces. Heat oil to 350 degrees F; it is important to monitor and maintain the temperature, or the soy flour breading and your oil will burn. (Portable deep fryers at home are great for this.)
• In a medium bowl, mix the eggs and cream to make an egg wash. In a separate larger bowl, mix all the breading ingredients together.
• Season the chicken well with salt and pepper. Dip it first in the breading, then in the egg wash, and then back in the breading again, making sure to coat well on all sides. Pat off any excess breading and then carefully place into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp, just a few minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Boneless chicken breasts, if thinly cut, may cook all the way by frying alone, but whole chicken will not because of how fast soy flour browns. It is best to place any chicken you fry with soy flour on a sheet pan and finish by baking at 350 degrees F for an additional 10 minutes for boneless chicken and 20 to 25 minutes more for cut up chicken pieces that have bones. The internal temperature of the chicken should register 165 degrees F. Serve immediately.

LOW CARB FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pour hot sauce evenly over chicken; cover with plastic wrap and place chicken in refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat cast iron pan over medium-high heat with enough peanut oil to fill pan 1-1/2 inches.
• Mix pork rinds with soy flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper in plastic trash bag.
• Place chicken pieces 2 or 3 at a time in bag with flour (shake off excess flour).
• Fry chicken pieces 4 to 6 minutes each side in hot oil.
• Place chicken on a wire rack over a cookie sheet in a 275 degree Fahrenheit oven until entire batch is finished.

LOW CARB FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, process French fried onions on high for about 30 seconds or until finely ground. The moisture in them may make the mixture feel like a paste, but so long as it retains some texture it will work. Pour Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper into French fried onion mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
• Fill a large pot, Dutch oven or deep fryer about halfway full with oil (I use Canola, which is healthier and doesn't affect flavor). Turn to medium high heat and let heat until the surface shimmers. Test heat by dropping a pinch of the French fried onion mixture (or flour) into oil; if it begins to cook instantly, the oil is ready.
• Place three plates or large bowls side-by-side near the pot of heated oil. Place chicken breasts on first plate, pour beaten eggs onto second plate, and place French fried onion mixture onto third plate. Dip chicken breast, one at a time, into egg, coating each side, then do the same in the French fried onion mixture. The amount of chicken to cook at a time depends on the size of your pot or fryer, but do not overcrowd. Cook for about 1 minute or until the coating on the chicken is dark brown. Continue until all chicken is fried. Place finished chicken breasts on a plate with a paper towel or two on it to absorb excess grease. Enjoy!