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Keto Fried Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 291kcal

Ingredients

Marinade (optional!):

  • Pickle Juice enough to cover the chicken in a resealable baggie

Fried Chicken:

  • 3 Lbs Chicken Tenders
  • 4 Ounce Pork Rinds
  • 2 Teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 Eggs

Instructions

Marinade (optional):

  • Place chicken tenders (3 Lbs) in a large resealable baggie.
  • Pour pickle juice over the top. Make sure there's enough to cover the chicken.
  • Place chicken in the fridge and allow it to marinate overnight.
  • Rinse chicken before coating it...

Chicken:

  • Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place pork rinds (4 Ounces) in a resealable bag and crush into a panko sized grain. Be sure to leave a few large pieces.
  • Add thyme (2 teaspoon), salt (1 teaspoon), black pepper (1 teaspoon), oregano (1 teaspoon), garlic powder (1 teaspoon), and smoked paprika (1 teaspoon) to the bag and shake a few times to combine.
  • Pour the pork rind combo in an even layer on a flat plate.
  • Beat eggs (2) in a wide-mouthed bowl.
  • Dip chicken into the eggs, then into the pork rind combo — make sure to evenly coat all sides. Place chicken onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Once all chicken tenders are evenly coated, bake in the oven 24 minutes, until chicken is cooked all the way through and has reached an internal temp of 165 F.
  • Allow chicken to cool and serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 765mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 0g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com