Keto Fried Chicken

The first order of business with this recipe is making keto-friendly breadcrumbs to use for your seasoning. To start, add your milk, organic egg, and olive oil into a microwave-safe mug and whisk it all together. It’s important that you make sure to use olive oil when following this recipe instead of any type of vegetable oil as it’s a much healthier option that’s full of good monounsaturated fats. And unlike vegetable oil, which is high in inflammation causing omega-6 fats, olive oil will actually lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 90 min
Yields: 4 

Ingredients

For the breadcrumbs:

• • 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • 1 tbsp oat milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • salt to taste

The rest of ingredients:

• • 1 ½ pounds chicken 
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried basil (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
  • 2 organic eggs
  • oil for frying
  • salt, black pepper to taste

Directions

1. To make the breadcrumbs, place the oat milk, egg, olive oil in a microwave-safe mug and whisk to combine.
2. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder and salt and whisk until smooth.
3. Microwave on high for 90 seconds or until just firm to touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Remove from the mug and slice.
5. Preheat oven to 250°F.
6. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for 60-90 minutes or until bread is dry.
8. Place the bread in a food processor and pulse to desired crumb size.
9. Place the breadcrumbs, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, basil and oregano in a plate.
10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and mix to combine. Set aside.
11. Place the eggs in another plate, season with salt to taste and lightly beat. Set aside.
12. Season the chicken drumsticks with salt and black pepper to taste.
13. Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium heat.
14. Dip each chicken drumstick in the eggs then dredge in breadcrumbs mixture.
15. Fry the chicken drumsticks in batches for 12-15 minutes, turning once or until golden brown. Internal temperature should read 165°F.
16. Serve warm.

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