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Keto Fried Chicken Recipe – Easy Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups coconut oil or rendered keto fat, such as lard, for frying
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup powdered Parmesan cheese or pork dust
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 chicken legs
  • Double batch Keto Grits, for serving
  • Chopped fresh herbs of choice, for garnish (optional) Kale chips (recipe below), for serving (optional)

Instructions

      • Heat the oil in a 4-inch-deep (or deeper) cast-iron skillet over medium heat to 375°F.
      • While the oil is heating, place the egg in a shallow bowl and beat it lightly with a fork.
      • Combine the Parmesan cheese and pepper in a separate shallow bowl.
      • Dip the chicken legs into the egg, then into the Parmesan mixture.
      • Using your hands, press the cheese onto the chicken to form a nice crust.
      • Fry the chicken legs in the hot oil until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes, rotating the legs as needed.
      • Remove from the oil and set aside.
      • Divide the grits among 4 plates and top each plate with a chicken leg.
      • Sprinkle with chopped herbs and serve with kale chips, if desired.

Equipment

Notes

Store extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet in a preheated 350°F oven for 5 minutes or until warmed through. Reheat the grits in a saucepan over low heat.

Oil Note: This may seem like a lot of oil, but I strain it after use and save it in a large mason jar in the refrigerator for future frying.

How to Make Kale Chips: 

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F.
  • For this recipe, have on hand about 2 bunches of kale leaves. Wash the leaves, then dry them very well. Using a sharp knife, carve out the thick inner stems.
  • Place the unstemmed kale leaves on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Lightly mist with coconut oil spray and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake for 40 minutes to 1 hour, until the chips are crisp.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
    Kale chips can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week but are best eaten within 3 days. Makes 8 cups of chips (½ cup per serving).

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