Low Carb Keto Fried Chicken
A delicious Low Carb Fried Chicken perfect for picnics, road trips or dinner any day of the week.
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 11412kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs OR breast
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp hot sauce I used Sriracha but feel free to use what you like
- 4 cups oil coconut or vegetable
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups almond meal
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasonings
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
- 1-2 pinches salt
- Corn Starch helps the batter stick, you don't need much!
Instructions
- cut the chicken into pieces roughly 2x3 inches and place in a baking pan
- mix the buttermilk and the hot sauce and pour over the chicken, cover and refrigerate for up to an hour, 30 minutes is the bare minimum
- meanwhile mix the almond meal and the spices together in a shallow bowl
- when ready to cook heat the oil to 350˚, use a candy thermometer to test the oil for best results
- lightly beat the eggs and place in a shallow bowl
- set out a shallow bowl with corn starch in it
- drain the chicken
- set up an assembly line for coating chicken, you want chicken, corn starch, eggs, almond meal, and the hot oil, also set out a couple of towels for wiping your hands, it's helpful when your hands are a mess
- when the oil reaches 350˚ it's time to cook--dip a piece of chicken in the corn starch, then in the egg mixture, then toss gently in the almond meal, shake off the extra meal, and carefully place the piece it in the hot oil
- repeat with 2-3 more pieces
- cook 5-8 minutes
- meanwhile preheat the oven to 325˚, line a baking sheet with foil, and put a cooling rack over it
- when the chicken is nicely browned remove it from the oil and place it on the cooling rack
- repeat with the remaining chicken
- once all the chicken has been fried place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes to make sure the chicken is cooked through
Notes
- use a candy thermometer to test the oil, for best results
- some people prefer coconut oil but use what you like best or have on hand
- if you're Paleo or Whole30 you can just skip the buttermilk soak
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 11412kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 211g | Fat: 1170g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 285g | Monounsaturated Fat: 634g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1230mg | Sodium: 1555mg | Potassium: 2333mg | Fiber: 27g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2458IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 819mg | Iron: 19mg