I've finally been able to find a breading that crisps up like the fried chicken we are used to! Every Sunday, my mother used to make us a large meal. I was happiest when she made chicken! "Give me a wing and a leg please," is what I used to ask for. While you're on Keto, some flours are off limits! I'm so glad that I could find this substitute. The chicken has a nice golden color and is super crunchy. This recipe is VERY low in carbs if you use the Pork Skins. Can be a bit higher in carb count if you use coconut flour or almond flour.
INGREDIENTS
· 6 boneless chicken thighs (Breast, Winglets, or Drumsticks will work)
· 4 oz crushed pork rinds
· 2 tsp ground thyme
· 2 tsp salt
· 1 ½ tsp paprika
· 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 tbsp. crushed fresh garlic
· ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
· ¼ tsp black pepper
· 1 egg
· ¼ cup mayonnaise
· 2 tbsp hot sauce
· 1 tbsp mustard
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line the baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and place baking rack on top.
2. Using paper towels, pat each piece of chicken dry. Set aside.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. Whisk together until fully incorporated. Transfer half of dry ingredients to a shallow dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together egg, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and mustard.
5. 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.
6. Transfer breaded chicken to the baking rack set atop a baking sheet. Continue breading the remaining chicken thighs.
7. 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.
NOTES
If you don’t have pork rinds handy, no problem. You can also use almond flour, almond meal, or even coconut flour. I can let you know that it will make the chicken less crunchy.
You can also use this recipe in an air fryer or deep fryer with a heart-healthy, keto-friendly oil like coconut oil, avocado oil, lard, tallow, or duck fat.
Nutrition
· Serving Size: 1 piece
· Calories: 372
· Fat: 23g
· Carbohydrates: 0.9g (0.6g net)
· Protein: 41.2g