The Dark Side

Want to discover the best keto southern fried chicken tenders recipe? Well, let me give you a bit of background first.

Southern fried chicken, keto or not, is the ultimate weeknight meal. Crunchy and flavorful, the best and most delicious tenders are usually created from a homemade recipe. This is because you can cover them in the types of seasoning your heart desires most. Furthermore, children just love dunking these dippers into a range of condiments (mayo, Franks Hot Sauce or Blue Cheese Dip are our favorites). Whilst more experienced palates experiment with sauces such as spicy peanut or chili.

There is, though, one teeny tiny little problem with regular fried chicken. This is due to the little strips being horrifically bad for anyone on the ketogenic diet. The coating is essentially a carb blanket and will have you out of ketosis super fast. That’s where these keto fried chicken tenders come in.

Regular southern fried chicken is dredged in flour, before it is deep-fried, resulting in a meal that is packed with carbs. While they can be delicious, they are definitely not the friend of someone who is on the ketogenic diet.

So, what is a person to do? Well, lucky for you, I have successfully found a way to enjoy this popular Southern-style cuisine, but without carbs!

The Lighter Side

Here, right on this page, is the best keto southern fried chicken tenders recipe around. Let me tell you why. Firstly, I make them with almond flour, which means they are gluten-free. Secondly, I bake rather than fry, which means you never even go near any unhealthy fats. And finally, these little beauties are so much easier and safer to make. As there’s no hot oil, there’s less of a chance of burning your skin. Plus, there’s no chance of you ever ending up with soggy chicken that has absorbed more oil than it should have done.

Let’s move onto the stats. These tenders only come in at a total of 365 calories, whereas regular fried chicken can cost you more than double that amount. And even though they contain 21 grams of fat, these fats are actually the healthy kind, as they come from the almond flour and protein-filled eggs. Speaking of protein, they have a MASSIVE 38.5 grams. That’s enough to keep you going for several hours!

As mentioned previously, there are practically no carbs and the net amount is 3.5 grams. Finally, there is only 1 gram of sugar in the whole recipe! One measly gram! Which means you won’t experience those rollercoaster ups and downs of tiredness.

Sounds too good to be true? Well, how about you try the best keto southern fried chicken tenders recipe this weekend, along with our tasty keto blue cheese dip? Go on, we dare you!

Not a fan of almond flour? No problem! Check out our alternative recipe for Keto Southern Fried Chicken. 

(Updated 21 January 2019)

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Simple, Quick And Just The Way You Like It

Even though there are a lot of beef recipes like this available on the Internet, we feel that this one is the best. It’s also one of the quickest dinner recipes on the entire website! Requiring very few ingredients, it has a fabulous kick and will satisfy any picky eater. Finally, it’s targeted towards all keto dieters, which means it’s also great for anyone on a low carbohydrate diet.

So, what are you waiting for? Keep on reading to discover the best Keto Korean beef recipe!

Recipe Information

First things first, with this Korean recipe it’s always best to use beef flank. This is because it will not only cook much faster, but save you time chopping up tiny chunks of meat. To save you even more time, invest in a good pair of kitchen scissors and cut the meat instead of chopping it. Trust us, once you’ve done this, you’ll never go back to chopping again! However,  if you have a hard time getting flank, you can always use mince or steak.

The flavors that we like to pair with the beef are simply out of this world. The soy sauce gives the recipe a lovely salty flavor, whilst the sugar adds an extra stickiness. If you are being very strict with your keto diet though, or are on an Atkins diet for example, it’s perfectly ok to forgo the sugar. This will eliminate the carbohydrates in the recipe, but be warned, it’ll taste very salty! Finally, the fresh ginger and garlic give this dish a great kick, whilst the carrot adds a wonderful crunch.

Nutrition Information

The figure that really stands out in the nutritional information, is the protein. Yes, you read that right. This recipe contains a massive 36 grams of protein, which is perfect for keeping your tummy satisfied until breakfast. It’s still a low-calorie dish, coming in at 364 cals, and contains a good amount of fat at 15 grams. There are 13 grams of carbohydrates and 11 grams of sugar in this recipe. However, as previously mentioned, if you forgo the sugar or just limit the amount, both of these stats will decrease.

That’s everything you need to know! Let us know how you get on in the comments or if you have any awesome flavor additions. We love to hear from you!

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Have you ever come home from a busy day at work and can’t be bothered to cook? We thought so. There’s always the option to order takeout, but here is a recipe that will change your mind. Right in front of your eyes is the best Keto Sesame Ginger Noodles with Chicken. A recipe that will definitely change your life forever.

One of the bonuses is that it takes hardly any time at all to prepare. Shorten this time even further by buying pre-chopped chicken breast, dried herbs and instant noodles. Cooking time is also quick. For example, as long as the chicken is cooked, you don’t even need to leave it to simmer. This dish is so versatile, if you don’t like any of the ingredients, you can either leave them out or substitute them with something you really love. For example,  if you like your onions on the crunchy side, you can even alter how long you cook them for at the beginning of the recipe.

Packed with 20.4 grams of protein, this keto chicken noodle dish will keep you fuller for longer, which means you will be able to concentrate even better on your leisure time. Now who doesn’t want that?!? Also, due to the addition of ginger, it will help stop you from reaching for that pesky cookie packet after you’ve finished.

Eating alone? Or got a lot of mouths to feed? No problem! All you need to do is change the quantities of the ingredients to suit your needs. So if you like to catch up on Netflix during dinner or have a family meal after school and work is out of the way, everyone is sure to be satisfied.

Finished reading? Great! Put away the takeout menu for good and get in the kitchen!

Recipe

1. Cut cilantro and green onion and set aside
2. Cut chicken breasts into strips and use 1 tbsp coconut oil and brown chicken with salt and pepper and 1tsp soy sauce.
3. Drain and rinse noodles in cold water.
4. In the pan , you cooked the chicken add 4tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1tbsp garlic, 1 tbsp ginger, 1tbsp stevia, 1tsp sambal oelek or chili paste and cook until garlic and ginger are fragrant. Add noodles and chicken, cook until noodles are warm, add fresh cilantro and green onion!

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Keto Pho is a beautifully simple, but incredibly tasty dish. If you’re not sure what it is, let us explain. It’s a soup from Vietnam that contains broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat. Sound too simple? Well, it’s also full to bursting with additional flavors, such as fish sauce, garlic, and jalapeños. It’s the most popular Vietnamese street food, which has led to many restaurants adding it to their menus.

Often when dieting, you can get stuck in a routine. This means you can get bored with recipes you used to rely on. So, that’s why we feel it’s so important to not only experiment with flavors but add different types of cuisine to your culinary repertoire. It also means you’ll become much quicker in the kitchen and expand your knowledge of learning how to use different utensils. If you have children, it’s also a wonderful way to interest them in learning about different cultures, which in the long run, can help prevent fussy eater syndrome.

This particular keto pho recipe is an amazing dish, that will suit everyone and anyone. It only contains 152 cals, which makes it perfect for those watching their weight by counting calories. It’s also full of all important protein, 17.4 grams to be precise. This is incredible for a dish that’s so low in calories, but also has a flavor that will make you feel completely satisfied. What’s more, it’s great for anyone one keto or Atkins diets as it contains as little as 1.4 grams of carbohydrate.

Finally, this dish is incredibly versatile. Feel free to add vegetables, change the seasoning or substitute the chicken for different meat. As it’s quite light, we recommend eating it for lunch, or even as a quick evening supper. The choice is up to you!

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Tuesday = Taco Salad Day!

Ok, any day is worthy of being graced with tacos, but Taco Salad Tuesday has a much better ring to it. If you’re not sure what tacos are, let me explain. They are a traditional dish from Mexico, made from a tortilla (usually corn or wheat) which gets rolled around a selection of fillings. The usual fillings include proteins, such as beef or chicken, and a variety of vegetables. Finishing touches include topping with cheese for an extra sharp taste. Most people choose to eat them with their hands and they are great when dunked in dips such as salsa and guacamole.

This recipe, i.e. The Best Keto Taco Salad recipe in the World, is a new take on this traditional dish, as it forgoes the tortilla. This makes it perfect for anyone not wanting to include carbohydrates in their diet (e.g. Atkins & Keto dieters) without losing the flavor. With the ingredients still including ground beef, garlic,  onion, and cheese, you won’t even miss the tortilla at all!

For lovers of spice, we’ve included jalapeños and hot sauce in this recipe. They do help add the final “kick” for ultimate flavor, but please feel free to exclude both of these if you have milder taste buds. If you’re not including the jalapeños and hot sauce, but do like a little spice, try topping with tomato salsa. This gives the meal an added crunch and complements the cheese very well. We’ve chosen to top ours with avocado and sour cream, which help round off the dish with a lovely, rich texture. On a last note, even though ground beef is the typical main ingredient, you can always substitute this. Other meats include chicken and pork, but if you’re vegetarian, try a range of vegetables such as zucchini and eggplant.

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Nachos have to one of the best sharing dishes on the planet. They gooey cheese spread over the crisp, salty chips are enough to get anyone’s mouth drooling. They’re also incredibly versatile. If you like them spicy you can top with salsa and jalapeños, or you can top with tasty guacamole for a heavenly creamy texture.

Unfortunately, however, these are off limits to those on a keto or Atkins diet. The chips are full of carbohydrates, which is essentially is the most important part of nachos. But what if we told you that you can have your cake and eat it too? Meaning you can still be on a diet and eat nachos. Don’t believe us? Well, keep on reading to discover the best keto shrimp nachos recipe in the world.

Instead of chips, we have found habanero chicharrones to be a wonderful substitute. If you’re unfamiliar with them, they are just pork rinds that have been fried for an extra delicious taste. They still bring the salty flavor that you would get from a chip, but because they are fried, they also bring the perfect amount of crunch to the dish. We have also used ghee, which is a type of butter from India. It contains a little spice, which gives it extra flavor but feel free to use regular butter of oil instead.

Our toppings include Ragu Double Cheddar sauce along with HEB White Queso with Sausage. If you’re vegetarian, however, you’re welcome to substitute the latter for Blanco. Finish with oh-so-delicious Dried Cilantro Chili Garlic Cholula and some black pepper. Just to note, if you’re after even more of a kick, add a little cayenne pepper as well.

So put your chef’s hat on, it’s time to get into the kitchen and start cooking!

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There’s a reason Chinese takeout always tastes so good. It’s because the dishes are full of unnatural additives and unhealthy fats. They also include sugary carbohydrates, which is some ways, are just as bad. And because we haven’t made it ourselves, we have no idea of the huge amounts we are consuming them. Worrying, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here is the best keto beef and broccoli recipe to help you ditch that menu! All hail fabulous flavor without the calories!

This recipe is very similar to the dishes we get delivered to our homes every weekend but is full of protein and delicious vegetables instead of being slathered in rich, creamy sauces. Have you ever found you feel unnaturally tired on a Monday morning after ordering takeout the night before? Well, this light dish contains a lot of iron, which is vital for keeping us full of energy and making your morning routine so much easier. This recipe also won’t leave you hungry. Full of beef steak, this dish will keep you full throughout the night, so there’ll be no need for late night trips to this fridge.

Easy to follow, this meal also takes 50 minutes to make from start to finish, which includes refrigerating the meat for 30 minutes. This is done to help marinate the meat, leaving it as full of flavor as takeaway beef. It’s also full of veggies, including broccoli and bamboo shoots, which are not only healthy, but help give the dish a delicious crunch. It also makes a decent quantity, so you’ll be able to serve up to 6 people with this recipe. Amazing!

Now, what are you waiting for? Make this yummy recipe one of your family favorites today!

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Stuck In The Chicken Rut

 Before we delve into the best keto tandoori chicken recipe, let’s talk a little bit about chicken. And how it’s actually really boring. And how if it doesn’t contain any seasonings or spices, it’s even more boring. Yet, somehow, it’s become the meat we eat day in, day out and turn to not only as a weeknight savior but one of the main proteins we eat for lunch as well. Over and over again. How did life ever get so dull?

Well, here at The Keto Cookbook, we don’t put up with dull. We are here to throw every single boring recipe out of the window and put a new meaning to the word flavor! It’s time to rejoice when you see those chicken breasts in the freezer! It’s time to scream from the rooftops, “We’re having chicken!” when your children ask you what’s for tea. It’s time to put the radio on, tie your apron and get out your frustration by scoring those pesky fillets! Albeit, not too hard, we don’t want them chopped in half!

It’s time to learn how to cook the best chicken in the entire world!

Recipe Information

This recipe has the most amazing aroma, vibrant colors and glorious taste. To start off, it’s best to use chicken thighs, rather than breast. They actually contain more flavor than the breast, and as a bonus, are actually cheaper too. The next steps involve making a simple marinade out of chili powder, lemon juice, and salt and then leaving it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Whilst the meat is resting, another marinade is made out of ingredients such as Greek yogurt and garlic, which you’ll need to rub into the chicken once it’s finished resting. The chicken then needs to sit in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours. If it’s flavor you’re after, this is definitely the most vital step, because it’s only time that will help the chicken absorb all those yummy tastes. And apart from cooking the chicken, that’s basically it! Easy peasy! We recommend serving it with our keto fried rice, which can be found here: Keto Cauli Rice.

Nutritional Information

This recipe has a higher number of calories than the other recipes on the site, coming in at 542 cals. This is mostly due to the additional fat found in the chicken thighs, but it’s still a perfectly healthy dish. It only contains 1 gram of sugar and only 6 grams of net carbs, which is fantastic. The 37 grams of protein make it a great meal for having at lunchtime as well. We recommend actually making this on a Sunday and taking it to work throughout the week. This means you don’t have to think about planning what to have and you will also have a meal that will keep you going through difficult and tiring afternoons.

So, there you have it! The best keto tandoori chicken recipe! We’re sure you’re going to love it!

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