Fried chicken is something I could eat all day long and then more. If you are a fan of Kentucky fried chicken as much as I am, then you will definitely love this greatest keto fried chicken recipe.
For some reason, fried chicken recalls the memory of childhood and travel. My mum would fry meat, often chicken or pork, the night before we went on a trip or travelled on vacation. She’d packet it in foil, and we’d eat it with a slice of bread, mustard and gherkins. I still like it this way.
The greatest keto-fried chicken
My family enjoys fried chicken, but I don’t make it frequently because it’s unhealthy. That’s why my kids didn’t find fried meat in our lunch box, although we’ve travelled a lot for our living history hobby.
But now that we’ve switched to a low-carb balanced lifestyle, I’m seeing fried chicken in a new light. Keto fried chicken is one of the most popular dishes on the low-carb/keto diet. It perfectly matches high-fat, medium-protein, and low-carb requirements.
As you know, I like to cook simple and delicious meals everyone can make, even after a long day at work. This is how I came up with this recipe when I needed something quick to feed hungry mouths.
What do you need?
I like to make this fried chicken with chicken thighs as they have more juice and are tastier. But you can use chicken breast if you like. It’s a matter of preference, so don’t let me stop you from choosing breasts or thighs.
The essential ingredients
To make this fried chicken, you need the following:
- Eggs
- Unflavoured protein powder
- Potato fibre – make sure it’s fibre, NOT potato starch or potato flour
- Salt and pepper
- Oil for frying
Additional and optional ingredients
Here are optional ingredients to perfect your fried chicken and enhance the flavour:
- Grated parmesan
- Garlic powder
- Mustard powder
- Chilly or cajun powder
- Unsweetened almond, oat or other non-dairy milk to make the batter less thick
NOTES:
You can also use Oat fibre if Potato fibre is unavailable in your country.
If you want to enhance the flavour of your fried chicken, I highly recommend adding parmesan. It truly gives the chicken an extra taste.
How to cook keto fried chicken
1/ Sprinkle salt, pepper and other spices on the meat before dipping it into the batter.
2/ Heat the oil in the frying pan or skillet.
3/ Mix all ingredients in a bowl to create a batter.
4/ Dip chicken pieces in the batter and cover both sides.
5/ Transfer battered chicken to the frying pan with hot oil and fry on medium heat on each side for a few minutes until the chicken is golden brown.
6/ Continue repeating the process until all of the meat has been cooked.
NOTES:
You can also deep fry the chicken or use an air-fryer.
I like to transfer the fried meat onto the paper kitchen towel to let all excess oil drip off.
What to serve fried chicken with?
The options for serving fried chicken are endless, but it all depends on how hungry you are, your mood, and what you have at home…
Here are my tips:
- Fried Celeriac or Swede chips
- Cauliflower mash
- Vegetable salad
- Coleslaw
- “Potato” salad (made from turnip instead of potato) recipe coming soon
- The best keto cloud bread
- Keto rye-style bread with fibre, mustard and gherkins
- DIY
The nutrition facts for this recipe are calculated with 50% of oil absorption. Also, calories and fat could change if you air-fried or deep-fried the meat. However, carb and net carb will stay the same.
In case you’re interested, there is a fascinating story behind the founder of KFC that exemplifies my perspective on ageing.
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THE GREATEST KETO FRIED CHICKEN
Cooking Tools
- 1 Frying pan
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 4 large Chicken thighs - boneless and skinless
- 2 Egg
- 2 tbsp Almond milk – unsweetened - optional
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp Potato fibre
- 1 tbsp Protein powder unflavoured
- 1 tbsp Grated parmesan - optional
- 1 cup Olive oil - for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs to your desire (see notes in the article)4 large Chicken thighs
- In a bowl, mix the eggs, almond milk(optional), potato fibre, protein powder, parmesan, salt and pepper to make batter.2 Egg, 2 tbsp Almond milk – unsweetened, Salt and pepper, 2 tbsp Potato fibre, 1 tbsp Protein powder unflavoured, 1 tbsp Grated parmesan
- Heat the oil in the frying pan.1 cup Olive oil
- Dip the chicken pieces in the batter one by one. Cover them all over and transfer them to the frying pan. Working with caution since hot oil may squirt.
- Fry the meat for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove to a paper towel to let the excess oil absorb.