Keto Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe
These Keto Fried Chicken Tenders are a low-carb, high-protein delight perfect for keto and low-carb diets. Marinated in dill pickle juice for tangy flavor, coated with a crispy almond flour and pork panko crust, and fried in avocado oil for a golden, crunchy exterior, they make a delicious and satisfying meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus at least 1 hour marinating)
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 16 minutes
- Yield: 8 chicken tenders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 8 chicken tenderloins
- 24 oz jar dill pickles (use only the pickle juice)
Coating Mix
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Others
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups pork panko
- Avocado oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken tenderloins into a food container and pour the pickle juice over them. Close the lid and shake the container to ensure all pieces are coated. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Prepare Coating Mixtures: In a small bowl, mix together almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. In a third bowl, pour in the pork panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat Chicken: Set the three bowls in a line for easy assembly. Take each marinated chicken tenderloin and first thoroughly coat it with the almond flour mixture. Then dip it into the whisked eggs, ensuring it is fully covered. Finally, coat it evenly with the pork panko crumbs. Repeat this process for all chicken tenders.
- Heat Oil: Pour enough avocado oil into a pan to cover about 2 inches depth and place it over medium-high heat. Heat the oil until it reaches the frying temperature; test by dropping a pinch of the almond flour mixture into the oil—it should sizzle and fry immediately.
- Fry Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken tenderloins into the hot oil. Fry them for about 3 minutes on each side, or until they are evenly golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the chicken tenders from the oil and drain on paper towels if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor and tenderness.
- Use avocado oil as it has a high smoke point ideal for frying.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to get a crispy crust without absorbing excess oil.
- Pork panko is a low-carb alternative to traditional breadcrumbs suitable for keto diets.
- These tenders can be paired with sugar-free ranch, buffalo sauce, or a garlic aioli for extra taste.
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