Best Low Carb Fried Chicken Recipes

CRISPY LOW CARB FRIED CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Dip cutlets in Eggbeaters in medium-sized mixing bowl, then transfer to Parmesan cheese in Ziplock bag.
• Really mix that cheese thoroughly, in every nook &cranny. **Remember: the more Parmesan you get onthe chicken, the crispier your nuggets are going to be!
• Fill pan halfway with oil, & keep heat at medium-High.
• Dip cutlets slowly into pan (I use a deep sauteer as a makeshift!) & carefully flip once undersides are a light golden brown.
• Chicken is done once golden brown & stark-white on the inside and looks almost "string-cheesy" when cut open.
• Enjoy. It looks & tastes just like restaurant-fried chicken!

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!

LOW CARB SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Heat your oil to 350 degrees, very important to maintain this temperature, do not overcrowd!
• Combine sifted flour and seasonings in a pie plate.
• Scramble eggs and milk in another pie plate.
• Dip a tender first in the soy flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into milk mixture, making sure it's coated all over, then back into soy flour mixture.
• Make sure it's covered good!
• Lay slowly away from you in the hot oil!
• DO NOT OVERCROWD YOUR PAN, YOUR CHICKEN WILL BE GREASY!
• Fry just until the coating gets good and golden brown.
• Lay on newsprint to drain well.
• Sometimes the chicken will brown before the chicken is cooked all the way.
• If this happens, spread it out on a cookie sheet and put in a preheated 350 degree oven until done.
• USUALLY this will not happen with tenders as they're thin and cook quickly.
• Enjoy!

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN WITH GRAVY - LOW CARB

Steps:

• Mix together the ingredients for the breading mix, set aside.
• Place the chicken on a cutting board then use a meat tenderizing mallet to pound the chicken very thin.
• Heat about an 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan. Then whisk together the eggs & water to make the egg wash.
• Dip each piece of chicken into the breading mix then into the egg wash & back into the breading.
• Once completely covered gently place the chicken into the hot oil. Fry for 2 minutes then flip & continue to fry for another 2 minutes. The final result should be golden brown & crispy on the outside.
• Place the chicken onto a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. then remove them to regular serving plates.
• Next start the gravy by adding all the ingredients (except the sour cream) into pot. Cook over high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce is reduced by a third.
• Take off the heat then stir in the sour cream, if using. Pour over the chicken & serve immediately.

LOW-CARB OVEN FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Have ready a rack (for drying) and a large roasting pan. You may need a second pan to avoid crowding the chicken. For more uniform-sized pieces, cut each breast half crosswise into 2 pieces or have butcher cut it. Rinse chicken pieces and blot dry. Trim away any extra skin and fat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside. Process pork rinds in the bowl of a food processor until finely ground. Place pork rind crumbs on a dish; you will need about 1½ cups of processed crumbs. Stir in Parmesan. In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Whisk in the cream. Dip chicken in egg white and cream mixture and then roll in pork-rind mixture until evenly coated. Place on a rack to dry for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425º F. Place the fat and oil in the roasting pan. Put the pan in the preheated oven until butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Place chicken in the pan, skin side down, and bake for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until well-browned and crisp. Serve hot or cold. Servings: 5 servings of 2 pieces each. Per serving-Net carbohydrate: 0.7 grams; Protein: 48.9 grams; Fiber: 0 grams; Fat: 57.9 grams; Calories: 727 Total weight: 2 pounds 7 ounces or 1108 grams Weight per serving of 2 pieces including bones: 7¾ ounces or 222 grams NOTE: About ½ cup of the cream and egg white mixture and ½ cup of the pork rind and Parmesan mixture will be left over, so the carb count will actually be close to zero. Most of the fat will also stay in the pan, so the actual fat and calories will also be lower. Recipe from Nourished; a Cookbook for Health, Weight Loss, and Metabolic Balance.

LOW CARB SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat and fill with at least 1 inch vegetable oil for boneless chicken, or at least 2 inches for whole pieces. Heat the oil to 350°F. It's very important to monitor and maintain the temperature, or the soy flour breading, as well as your oil, will burn. (Portable deep fryers are great for this recipe, but if you don't have one, you can use a candy thermometer. Be careful!) In a medium bowl, mix the eggs and cream to make an egg wash. In a larger bowl, mix the soy flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning together to create the breading. Season the chicken well with salt and pepper. Dip each piece first in the breading, then in the egg wash, then back in the breading again, making sure to coat well on all sides. Shake off any excess breading. Carefully place the chicken pieces in the hot oil using a slotted spatula or spoon (wear mitts, please!) and fry until golden brown and crisp-usually just a few minutes is enough. Remove the chicken pieces and drain on paper towels. Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet. Boneless chicken breasts, if thinly cut, may cook all the way with frying alone, but a cut-up whole chicken will not. Because the soy flour browns long before the chicken is cooked, it's best to finish the chicken by baking in the oven. Bake boneless chicken for 10 minutes, or chicken on the bone for 20 to 25 minutes. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken should register at least 165°F. Serve immediately Helpful Hints: Ask your grocery store's butcher to cut a whole chicken into the breasts, thighs, wings, and legs if you don't feel confident enough to do it yourself.

LOW CARB FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut up your chicken into serving pieces, you should get, two legs, two thighs, two wings with some breast meat on them, two breast halves (save the neck and back for stock) and soak in a brine of ¼ cup water and 1 gallon of water for about an hour or two.
• Microwave the Oberto pork rinds and cool.
• Crush the pork rinds with a rolling pin leaving different sized chunks.
• Mix mayonaise, cream, paprika, cayenne, pepper and herbs in a pie plate.
• Dry chicken pieces and roll in mayonaise mix, shaking off excess.
• Roll in the pork rinds and let dry on a wire rack.
• Heat cast iron skillet and melt Crisco over med high heat.
• Fry until up to temp, trying to turn only once, drain and eat hot, cold or in between!
• Hope you like it.

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.